Seasonal Camp Director - Fremont

Job Details Location : 3300 Kearney St., Fremont, CA 94538 Pre-Season Hours : Approximately 80 hours of online training from hire to start of camp (April - June). Flexible schedule. Camp Dates : 6/8/2026 (Mon) - 7/31/2026 (Fri) (in addition, two weekends will be required for move-in and out of camp) Camp Hours : 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Virtual Training : Must be available for virtual training on one of the following dates – 4/25, 5/9 or 5/16 12‑6pm EST Pre-season Hourly Wage : $35.00 Summer Salary : $1,400 weekly At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Campers choose minute‑to‑minute what they do at camp, with whom, and for how long…because kids who learn to make decisions today build the self‑confidence they will need to wrangle unknowns tomorrow. If you join our team as a Seasonal Director , you will sharpen your inherent leadership skills and do meaningful work, while gaining an immersive experience of creativity and play. Steve & Kate's Summer Camp is an 8‑to‑11 week program, running from June to August. Training for this position will begin in April. In the pre‑season, you will be trained by our Team Leads in all things camp, and you will slowly take on more responsibility until you own all camp positions on a daily basis. The job, in a nutshell: Help run all facets of a self‑directed camp. Our management team will prepare you for camp, and then they will hand you the reins approximately 1‑2 weeks before the Summer begins. While running camp you will build relationships with hundreds of parents and children, helping them overcome fears, discover passions and generally find their groove at Steve & Kate's. You will help train, lead and inspire a team, and oversee the day‑to‑day operations for your site to keep things running smoothly, safely and up to code. If you answer yes to all of the questions below, you should definitely apply: Do you appreciate and agree with our self‑directed approach for kids? Would sparking up conversations with staff, campers and parents fit in your comfort zone? Are you comfortable navigating challenging and sometimes sensitive interactions? Are you the type of person who can't rest until you have done everything possible to make someone feel cared for? Like, if someone you knew was in need, would you do more than send them a "thinking of you" text? Can you multitask like you are a Hollywood Power Agent all while keeping calm, level‑headed and nice? Do you have the stamina to keep up (literally) with 4‑12 year olds’ bursting with energy and creative potential? And, can you lift up to 30 lbs? Essential Functions & Responsibilities Shares responsibility for all stages of the employee lifecycle for seasonal teams of up to 30, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention and separation. Acts as an on‑site manager responsible for all facets of a day camp that runs 8‑11 weeks, with an average of 150 campers (or more) per day, generating 6‑7 figure revenue. Handles crises, emergencies, behavioral and medical responses as needed when issues arise at camp. Manages customer contact for programs, responding to email and phone inquiries in a timely manner and handling sensitive and escalated matters for hundreds of prospective and attending families. Manages compliance processes and ensures implementation of company, city and state required policies for camps and/or childcare facilities as applicable to locality. Manages a six‑figure budget for personnel, food and programming needs. Oversees all logistics and inventory management functions for hundreds of items valued in excess of six‑figures. Manages relationships with the host school, oversees janitorial arrangements, security and site planning to ensure sanitary, safe and smooth operations. Requirements At least 23 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. At least two prior seasons of administrative or supervisory experience in an organized camp or in a summer program working with children. Additional Requirements Past management or leadership experience required; experience hiring and managing teams of five or more is preferred. During camp programs, the Director is expected to be on‑site. When camps are not in session, most planning work can be done from home, but Directors are expected to actively market, recruit staff and promote camp in their community within a 15‑mile radius of the host school location. On‑site management at camp can be physically demanding, with extended periods of time on your feet, outside and occasional activity requiring physical exertion. Candidates who meet the ACA standard of being at least 25 years old are preferred. Directors will be expected to run programming throughout the year when school districts are not in session. Physical Requirements Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location. Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces. Assist in camp set‑up and breakdown during move‑in and out weekends. Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities. Participate in athletic games. Benefits Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time. Deadline to Apply This posting is anticipated to remain open until June 1, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr