Summer Camp Division Leader - Seasonal

JOIN THE SUMMER FUN AT OUR NYC DAY CAMP – BECOME OUR NEXT INSPIRING CAMP LEADER!

Inspire, Play, Lead – Be the Best Part of Every Kid's Summer!

At Kids in the Game, we're building a vibrant community of dedicated seasonal staff to rethink the way kids play. As a Summer Camp Division Leader, you’ll help create unforgettable experiences for hundreds of NYC children and be part of a dynamic team of 250+ coaches.

We’re more than your average day camp; we’re a team of youth development professionals who share a commitment to fostering positive opportunities through sports and creative play. We bring energy, excitement, and creativity to every day. Our camps offer kids a blend of sports, creative movement, arts, STEM enrichment, field trips, swimming, and more to make every summer the highlight of a child's year.

As a Certified B Corporation, we're on a mission to positively impact kids’ lives. We’re looking for Division Leaders who want to inspire the next generation of leaders, model and build emotional intelligence, boost kids’ confidence, create tight-knit communities, and bring affordable and inclusive camp programs into communities across NYC. Join us in making a difference while having a blast!

WHAT WILL BE YOUR IMPACT AND EXPERIENCE AT CAMP:

• Contribute to the overall success of the camp by providing leadership and support to the summer staff.
• Make field trips special adventures. Create an immersive and inclusive environment through off site activities by empowering camp staff to best support our campers. 
• Actively seek personal and team growth, acting as leaders who inspire others to become leaders.
• Exhibit dedication and commitment to the camp experience, emphasizing the importance of self-esteem and confidence-building in children
• Immerse yourself in a vibrant and positive camp environment; foster an inclusive camp culture for all.
• Build strong connections with parents, staff, campers, and partners. Become a familiar face and someone our communities can rely on.
• Be part of a passionate, committed team that goes the extra mile to make field trips/swim fun and impactful, to make families and staff feel supported, and provide safe spaces for kids to play and build friendships.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Kids in the Game is looking for Group Division Leaders that will work closely with the Camp Director and Assistant Directors to make the 2025 summer the best one ever. Will you be tying shoes, putting on sunscreen, answering a million little one’s questions? Absolutely. But you will also be going on field trips, playing sports, and changing kids’ lives all day long and there is nothing better than that. Most importantly you will be providing a supportive, safe, and fun environment for the youth of New York City to grow and learn while experiencing the non-stop fun of Summer Camp!

The Division Leader is energetic and will oversee up to 3-4 groups of campers (10-15 campers per group) along with approximately 6-8 counselors.

• Engage with campers, keeping daily notes and handling any camper issues within your division.
• Work to reduce conflict among campers, create a team-friendly environment with positivity.
• Collaborate with Camp Director and Assistant Director to train and evaluate Head and Assistant Counselors
• Demonstrate organizational skills: lesson planning, timelines, meet deadlines, following schedules and set goals.
• Hold weekly division meetings wi