Summer Camp Counselor - Queens
NEW YORK EDGE, INC
Location
New York
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Summer Camp Counselor ensures the health, safety, and well-being of participants by providing constant supervision and maintaining a structured environment. Responsibilities also include preparing learning environments, managing supplies, ensuring cleanliness, and fostering a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent and be at least 18 years old to qualify for this role. Some prior experience working with children is preferred.
Job description
New York Edge is seeking passionate and enthusiastic Part Time- Summer Day Camp Counselors. Multiple openings across all 5 Boroughs.
Who we are
New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and community school programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Wyandanch, Long Island. With more than 25,000 students in grades K-12, New York Edge bridges the opportunity gap faced by students in underinvested communities by strengthening academic performance, health and wellness, self-confidence, and leadership skills for success in life.
What is a Camp Counselor
A Summer Camp Counselor plays a key role in creating a fun, engaging, and safe environment for children attending summer school programs. They ensure a safe, engaging, and structured environment while facilitating activities, supporting academic enrichment, and fostering social development.
In this role you will
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times.
- Keep the immediate supervisor informed daily of any concerns regarding participants, staff, or the facility.
- Prepare the learning environment and necessary supplies for program activities. Assume responsibility for the cleanliness and organization of the camp room, program supplies, and activity space.
- Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
- Take a leadership role in providing regular updates to caregivers.
- Other duties as assigned by the manager.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must be 18 years old
- Some experience working with children is preferred
Schedule: Part-Time Seasonal (July 1st – August 14th)
- Weekly Scheduled Hours from 15-29 hrs weekly. (**No Summer Camp on July 3**)
- Elementary school: Monday- Friday 8am-1pm or 12pm-6pm
- Middle school: Monday-Thursday 12pm-6pm, Fridays 8am-6pm (until August 7th)
Pay: $18/hour
To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/ [https://newyorkedge.org/careers/]
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
At New York Edge, we are committed to delivering exceptional professional development for our staff. All summer activity specialists are required to complete a mandatory 3-hour curriculum and instruction training before the start of summer camp. This training will be offered on June 23rd, 24th, or 25th; please note that these dates are subject to change
New York Edge provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.