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Summer Camp Staff

Good Shepherd Services
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The Summer Camp Staff member will provide a supportive function for one of our Bronx and Brooklyn summer camps in the role of either an

 

- Assistant Group Leader or 

- Group Leader  

 

Reports to:     Vice President of Education & Vocation Programs (After Schools)

Location:        One of our Various Bronx or Brooklyn Sites

Hours:              35 Hours/Week; Monday - Friday; Summer (July and August)

Salary:              $16/hr (Assistant Group Leaders)

                           $17-$18/hr (Group Leaders)

 

 

Major Duties:

 

1) Assistant Group Leader

  • Assist the Group Leader and Activity Instructors with activities, including sports, movement, and recreation, educational activities and arts and crafts.

 

2) Group Leader 

  • Plan and facilitate integrated learning, recreational, arts and developmentally appropriate activities for youth.
  • Collaborate with and direct program aides.

 

3) All Staff

  • Complete required documentation.
  • Participate in training and staff development activities.
  • Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
  • Ensure a safe and engaging group environment.

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum High School Diploma / GED Preferred for Assistant Group Leaders,
  • Minimum High School Diploma / GED Required for Group Leaders.
    • Two years of college or a BA strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with youth.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Ability to complete medical and DOHMH/DOE clearances and fingerprints.
  • Ability to work from the start of Camp until Mid August (the exact end date depends on the assigned camp site)
  • Activity Instructors must show experience and competency in the material they would like to instruct.
  • Ability to lead and participate in group activities, sports, and recreation.
  • Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

 

 Application and Onboarding Timeline

 

January 29th:      Summer Camp Application Opens (Rolling Admission)

 

February 26th:     Information Sessions & Pre-Screens will begin

 

March 25th:          Face-to-Face Interviews will begin

 

April 10th:            Selected Candidates will be notified and scheduled for clearances

 

May 14th:             Last Day to submit Application (May be placed on waitlist)

 

June 3rd:             Trainings will begin for those who are cleared.

 

July 8th:               Start of Summer Camp for those who are cleared.