Summer Camp Supervisor (Seasonal Contract Position)

Girls Inc of Chicago•Chicago, IL

12h•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Camp Supervisor provides leadership, oversight, and hands-on support to ensure the successful planning and implementation of a safe, high-quality summer camp experience for girls participating in Girls Inc. of Chicago’s summer programming. Grounded in the Girls Inc. mission and Strong, Smart, Bold® framework, this role ensures that camp experiences are empowering, inclusive, culturally responsive, and aligned with positive youth development best practices. This role is responsible for supervising camp staff, supporting program delivery, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and safety standards, and fostering a positive, inclusive, and empowering environment for campers and staff. The Camp Supervisor serves as the primary on-site leader during camp operations and works closely with the Director of Community Engagement, Director of Programs, Manager of Programs, program staff, site partners, and People and Operations Department to ensure smooth daily execution.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience working with children or youth in an out-of-school-time, camp, or educational setting.
Minimum of 3 years of experience supervising staff or leading teams.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to remain calm, organized, and responsive in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to youth development, equity, inclusion, and positive behavior support.
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to camp start).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or coursework in education, social work, youth development, recreation, or related field.
Experience working in nonprofit, community-based, or school-partnered programs.
Familiarity with trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices.