AJOIN THE SUMMER FUN AT OUR NYC DAY CAMP – BECOME OUR NEXT INSPIRING CAMP STAFF MEMBER!
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 Sports Head, 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 Sports Heads who will inspire the next generation to be positive role models, 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:
- Provide expert guidance and instruction in a range of team sports to camp staff and campers, fostering skill development and a passion for sport and physical activity.
- Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where campers feel comfortable learning new sports, practicing sport-specific skills, taking risks, and becoming stronger athletes.
- Provide support and guidance to other sports specialists and counselors to help them incorporate sports games and skill-based activities into their daily schedule.
- Prioritize the safety of campers during sports activities, implementing and enforcing safety protocols and guidelines.
- Acknowledge and celebrate campers' achievements and milestones in our sports activities, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride.
- Foster a sense of responsibility and awareness among campers regarding safety guidelines and procedures.
- Serve as a positive role model, embodying the values of respect, cooperation, and enthusiasm for learning and personal growth.
Compensation Range:
This is a seasonal position based in areas of New York City and Westchester. Sports Heads must be available to work limited hours during May and June to complete pre-summer work expectations (~4-5 hours per week). Sports Heads must be available to work full time from late June to the end of August to fulfill their summer camp responsibilities.
Pre-Summer Compensation:
- Monthly stipends & Pre-Summer Training Stipend
- June: $150 pre-summer stipend
- Sports Heads only receive the full pre-summer stipend in June if they complete the required training and sports programming preparation from May-June
- Rates will be prorated depending on progress
- In addition, you will receive a training bonus for for June contingent upon attendance
- Pre-summer training stipend: $355
- $120 for virtual trainings ($30 per training session)
- $180 for all 3 on-site training days ($60 per day)
- $55 for an in-person field day in June
- Training attendance is mandatory; you will only be paid for the trainings that you attend / complete on time.
- You must complete all virtual and in-person training.
Summer Compensation:
Sports Heads are paid a weekly salary rate for working 5 days per week during the summer camp season. The salary rate will be in the range of $700 - $850 per week.
Note: Individual pay rates are based on camp enrollment (number of campers per week) and prior years of experience in similar roles and prior sports-related experience.
- Pay Schedule: Biweekly salary payments from July - August 2025
- Riverdale, Inwood, UES Carnegie Hill, Yorkville, East Village, West Village, and Greenpoint will run for 8 weeks
- Park Slope, Fort Greene, Westchester-Crestwood and UWS camp locations will run for 7 weeks
- Total salary range based on 8 weeks of summer camp:
- $700 to $850 per week
- 8 week camp salary range (without the training stipend)
- Total salary range based on 7 weeks of summer camp:
- $700 to $850 per week
- 7 week camp salary range (without the training stipend)
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding dynamic personalities to our team.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees. We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.
Our ideal candidate would meet some or all of the following qualifications:
- A candidate who is truly amazing with children!
- Possess 2 to 3 years of experience in large group sports instruction, preferably in sport-specific classes and physical education programs
- Strong to very strong proficiency in our Core Sports
- Whiffle Ball, Soccer, Pickleball, Track & Field, Football, Basketball, and Volleyball
- Advanced PE teacher experience preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with staff, participants, and caregivers
- Demonstrate practical scheduling and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations
Summer Camp Employment Requirements:
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Up-to-date medical statement / physical exam and TB test documentation must be submitted prior to the camp start date.
- You must pass local, state, and national criminal background checks and sex offender registry checks.
- Being CPR, First Aid and AED certified is a plus.
- Knowledge of another language on top of English is a plus.
