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Recreation Camp Director
Highland Park, ILApril 5th, 2026
Summary: The Camp Director plays a key role in shaping an unforgettable camp experience, ensuring the well-being and success of both campers and staff. As the heart of the camp, the Camp Director will lead with energy and creativity, overseeing daily operations, coordinating exciting activities, and building strong connections with campers, parents, and staff. This role offers a dynamic mix of administrative duties, leadership opportunities, and hands-on involvement in programming. If you're passionate about creating a vibrant, safe, and fun environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you! The Camp Director reports directly to the Recreation Supervisor.Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must be 18 years old or more. One to three months related experience working with youth in a recreational camp setting. Experience supervising staff and/or directing daily work tasks is preferred but not required. Must display a positive and energetic attitude when working with campers. Must be able to get in the water (pool or lake) for recreational swim time with campers.Classification: Seasonal, non-exemptWage Range: $18.50 - $23.13 per hour, depending on experience.Benefits:• Health & Fitness Membership• Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access• Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Racquet Sports.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly outside and exposed to outside weather conditions including hot and humid weather and cold and rainy weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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