Day Camp Director - Seasonal

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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