What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Director - Seasonal position at New York Athletic Club?
About the New York Athletic Club and the Winged Foot Day Camp:
The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Director at the Travers Island property located in Pelham, NY.
The candidate for this position will be a part of, lead, and oversee the Winged Foot Day Camp team. The Winged Foot Day Camp is the perfect opportunity for children of members to gain a full camp experience, take advantage of the world class facilities at Travers Island, and create memories to last a lifetime. Campers will participate in several sports, creative arts, theme days, and off campus field trips.
Job Description And Responsibilities
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $24 - $25 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No
The New York Athletic Club, one of the world's premier clubs, is seeking a Day Camp Director at the Travers Island property located in Pelham, NY.
The candidate for this position will be a part of, lead, and oversee the Winged Foot Day Camp team. The Winged Foot Day Camp is the perfect opportunity for children of members to gain a full camp experience, take advantage of the world class facilities at Travers Island, and create memories to last a lifetime. Campers will participate in several sports, creative arts, theme days, and off campus field trips.
Job Description And Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the Winged Foot Day Camp including staff schedules, camp schedule/activities, and field trips/vendors
- Assist the Manager of Youth Programs with promotion and planning of the Winged Foot Day Camp beginning in May 2024
- Ensure the Winged Foot Day Camp is compliant with the Westchester Department of Health and take lead on any visits
- Create a fun, safe, and inclusive learning environment for campers
- Enforce safety rules and regulations of the Club
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative, be professional and maintain confidentiality in a fast paced and challenging work environment
- Handle crisis, emergency, behavioral and medical response as needed when issues come up at camp or in other childcare settings.
- Manage all customer contact, including responding to email and phone inquiries in a timely fashion, providing exceptional customer service, and handling sensitive and escalated matters for hundreds of prospective and attending camp families
- Be flexible to meet changing work needs and demands
- Must be on site
- Attend pre-camp training in June 2024
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Bachelor’s Degree in education, sports management or youth development preferred
- 24 weeks of previous administrative or supervisory experience at a camp
- Pass NYS and national background check
- Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification
- Transportation to and from Travers Island required
- Be available for office work 5 hours a week beginning in May 2024; 40 hours per week during June-August 2024
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work on a team
- Possess effective customer service skills
- Demonstrate responsible and professional conduct
- Be open to feedback and desire to grow professionally
- Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $24 - $25 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No
Salary : $24 - $25
