Summer Camp Counselors (Seasonal July Through August)

Seasonal Summer Day Camp Counselor Openings – Summer 2024

Aviator Sports and Events Center Summer Day Camp is currently searching for Seasonal Summer Camp Counselors for our “2024” Seasonal Summer Day Camp program located at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, New York.

Camp Counselors: Oversee campers and assist with structured activities throughout the day as per the schedule such as art, music, group discussions, sports and recreational games. Minimum of 6 – 9 month’s experience working with youth in recreational/sports activities and graduating 12th grade.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Assume responsibility of safety regulations

• Follow Aviator Sports and Camp objectives, rules, policies and guidelines
• Serve as a positive role model to all campers
• Must be punctual and organized
• Know where campers are at all time
• Assist other counselors during activities
• Assist Campers in both physical and emotional needs
• Communicate with Division Leader when necessary
• Genuinely care; engage and participate with campers
• Problem solve through situations and seek assistance with necessary
• Facilitate and/or Co-Facilitate structured and unstructured activities
• Attend all camps staff meetings
• Help to maintain and secure all equipment and supplies of the program
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Maintain an atmosphere of mutual caring, respect, and understanding
• Handle discipline problems when they occur, and practice positive behavior management
• HAVE FUN!

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum qualification requires candidate to be graduating 12th grade
• Ability to work as a team member with other counselors and adult staff members
• Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, actively engaged and patient
• Possess a desire to work directly with children/campers
• Safety is priority
• Prior experience in a youth related program is desired

Physical requirements: Able to conduct recreational activities with youth equipment operation. To be able to participate in physical activities such as swimming, field sports, and physical team building activities. Relations with others: Able to work with children ages 5-15 years old and able to work well with other Counselors.

To be considered a successful candidate, you must have related experience in recreation, sports, youth programs and Summer Camps.

Should you be interested in Seasonal Summer employment, please forward all resume/cover letter using the attached link to Aviator Sports – HR Director with “CAMPS” in subject line. Office phone (718) 758-7511

Hourly rate for counselors will be $16 per hour.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disabling condition.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $16.01 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person