Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!

The Summer Camp Staff member will provide a supportive function for one of our Bronx and Brooklyn summer camps in the role of either an

- Assistant Group Leader or 

- Group Leader

Reports to: Vice President of Education & Vocation Programs (After Schools)

Location: One of our Various Bronx or Brooklyn Sites

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Monday - Friday; Summer (July and August)

Salary: $16/hr (Assistant Group Leaders)

$17-$18/hr (Group Leaders)

Major Duties:

1) Assistant Group Leader

• Assist the Group Leader and Activity Instructors with activities, including sports, movement, and recreation, educational activities and arts and crafts.

2) Group Leader 

• Plan and facilitate integrated learning, recreational, arts and developmentally appropriate activities for youth.
• Collaborate with and direct program aides.

3) All Staff

• Complete required documentation.
• Participate in training and staff development activities.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
• Ensure a safe and engaging group environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School Diploma / GED Preferred for Assistant Group Leaders,
• Minimum High School Diploma / GED Required for Group Leaders.
• Two years of college or a BA strongly preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience working with youth.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to complete medical and DOHMH/DOE clearances and fingerprints.
• Ability to work from the start of Camp, Early July until Mid August (the exact end date depends on the assigned camp site)
• Activity Instructors must show experience and competency in the material they would like to instruct.
• Ability to lead and participate in group activities, sports, and recreation. 
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

 Application and Onboarding Timeline

January 29th: Summer Camp Application Opens (Rolling Admission)

February 26th: Information Sessions & Pre-Screens will begin

March 25th: Face-to-Face Interviews will begin

April 10th: Selected Candidates will be notified and scheduled for clearances

May 14th: Last Day to submit Application (May be placed on waitlist)

June 3rd: Trainings will begin for those who are cleared.

July 8th: Start of Summer Camp for those who are cleared.

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.