Summer Day Camp Positions

Advantage Summer Day Camps is looking for an Assistant Camp Director, Camp Counselors and Head Counselors to supervise young campers and make sure they learn and have fun.
What do Advantage Summer Camp counselors do? The most important out of all camp counselor duties is to ensure campers are safe at all times.
You’ll be responsible for overseeing their activities and ensuring they don’t get lost or hurt.
The job duties of a camp counselor include planning summer camp games, educating children and teenagers and setting up equipment.
Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a camp counselor.
If you’re patient, energetic and fun, we’d like to meet you.
Advantage Summer Day Camps runs two day camps at two different locations.
This posting is for Roosevelt Island Racquet Club - 281 Main Street - Roosevelt Island.
*Responsibilities* * Plan outdoor activities or sports for groups of campers * Create weekly or daily schedules taking into account children’s age groups and interests * Assist in leading recreational and educational activities (such as arts and crafts, sports activities, games, chess and more) * Escort and oversee children * Educate campers through games and activities * Set up and maintain equipment * Resolve and address behavioral issues * Make sure all safety rules are followed * Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed * Keep accurate incident logs * Camp runs from June 17th - August 30 * Hours are either 8:00-4:00 or 9:00-5:00 * Staff orientation to be held in June (date is TBD) * CPT & First-Aid to be held in May/June (date is TBD) * Salary range $17.
00-$30.
00 / per hour (negotiable based on experience and position) *Skills* * Proven experience as camp counselor or similar role working with children * Patient and reliable * Strong organizational and communication skills * A love for children * Energetic and positive personality * Ability to meet the physical demands of camp * Ability to remain off your cell phone until the allotted breaks * First aid- and CPR-certified preferred * High school diploma *Specific Positions Available* * Assistant Camp Director * Arts & Crafts Teacher * Head Counselors * Camp Counselors Job Type: Temporary Pay: $17.
00 - $30.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person