Summer Camp Assistant Division Leader- Pee Wee Camp

Asphalt Green is a non-profit sports and fitness center with two locations – Upper East Side and Battery Park City. We run a summer day camp program that focuses on building character, confidence, and community. The program is offered to children ranging in age from 4 to 13 years old. Camp runs from Thursday, June 27th to Friday, August 16th (no camp 7/4 & 7/5). Camp staff is required to be on the premises by 7:50 am and the day is over by 5:00 pm. Lunch is provided.

We are looking for energetic and responsible individuals to fill Assistant Division Leader positions for our Summer Day Camp 2024. The Assistant Division Leader helps oversee up to 6 groups of campers (about 15-18 campers per group) along with approximately 4-7 Head Counselors and 10-14 General Counselors. Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Engage with campers, keeping daily notes and handling any camper issues within your division
• Act as comminication liason between camper groups and Division Leader about camper issues
• Follow and enforce all health and safety protocols
• Manage a team of counselors ensuring expectation levels are being met, correcting behavior where necessary, and reporting issues to camp management
• Coach staff to encourage development in performance and skills
• Observe programming and act as quality control to ensure all programs are carried out the Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp standards
• Co-lead daily division meetings with counselors
• Promote Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp value program
• Cultivate camp culture by collaborating with camp management team in any special event planning and execution

NOTE: All summer camp employees are required to attend orientation prior to the start of the program, plus any pre-camp or in-season meetings as deemed necessary by camp management. Dates to be announced.

Qualified candidates will be teachers or assistant teachers with 2-3 years of classroom experience, guidance counselors or school psychologists. Experience working with children 4 - 7 years of age. Previous experience working in a camp management capacity is desirable. Leadership and problem-solving skills are critical for success in this position. Must have patience and stamina as the days are busy and long. CPR certified a plus.

Stipend for the Position is $7,000

EEOE

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $3,500.00 per month

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Camp Management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Classroom management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Team management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10128: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person