Summer Camp Director (Day Camp) - 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 the Greenpoint Summer Camp Director, you’ll help to create unforgettable experiences for hundreds of NYC children and be part of a dynamic team of 275+ coaches across 9 camps. 

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 Camp Directors 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:

• Immerse yourself in a vibrant and positive camp environment; foster an inclusive camp culture for all.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, train the next generation of camp professionals, and make a lasting impact on camp staff and campers.
• Bring innovative and creative programs to life, promoting daily physical activity, skill development, inclusive sports & games, and creative play.
• 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 programming fun and impactful, to make families and staff feel supported, and provide safe spaces for kids to play and build friendships.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

We're seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals ready for a summer adventure. As the Greenpoint Camp Director, you'll be the heart of our camp, overseeing all aspects of camp management and creating a safe, memorable experience for the staff and campers Your summer duties will include:

• Dedicate in-person and remote time during the preseason to coordinate camp logistics with key departments (e.g. Marketing & Development, Operations, People & Culture, Program Management).
• Attend pre-camp orientations hosted by the Department of Healthy and Kids in the Game staff, and help to structure and coordinate training for your camp staff before and during camp.
• Participate in weekly Camp Director meetings and trainings from April-June to be fully trained in your camp administration and supervision responsibilities.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the camp, including hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising staff members.
• Assign staff to camp groups, assess their ability to work with different age groups, offer regular feedback to continuously improve staff performance, and administer staff evaluations twice per summer.
• Keep staff personnel files up-to-date and compliant with Department of Health regulations, and ensure that staff certifications are valid and on-site at all times.