Logo
job logo

Offsite & Swim Assistant Director - NYC Summer Camp

Kids in the Game, New York, NY, United States


Role Overview Turn your summer into something extraordinary — become a Seasonal Off Site & Swim Assistant Director with Kids in the Game!

Kids in the Game provides unforgettable day camp experiences for hundreds of New York children across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and now Westchester & Jersey City. When you join the Kids in the Game summer camp leadership cohort, you'll be part of a dynamic team of Camp Directors, Assistant Directors and 275+ coaches running outstanding programming at our 13 summer day camps.

Kids in the Game camps are where sports, creativity, and community come together to shape confident, compassionate, and connected kids. Every summer, our camps across New York City, Westchester & Jersey City bring together diverse groups of children to explore new sports, build friendships, develop positive social skills, and learn how to be part of a team. Our camps offer kids a uniquely designed blend of sports and games, arts and crafts, STEM enrichment, field trips, swim activities, theme weeks, and all‑camp special events to make every week the highlight of a child's summer.

As a Certified B Corporation, we're also on a mission to positively impact the lives of all of our stakeholders—campers, families, staff, community members, and our partners. We're looking for Assistant Directors who want to inspire the next generation of leaders, model and build emotional intelligence, boost kids' confidence, create tight‑knit communities, and bring inclusive camp programs into communities across NYC, Westchester & Jersey City.

Your Leadership Can Change the Game — Join Kids in the Game This Summer.

Off Site & Swim Assistant Director Role & Key Tasks

Travel logistics: bussing to field trips and swim facilities, planning travel and transportation routes, collecting and reviewing permission slips, managing and purchasing tickets.

Supervision: camper and staff supervision during off‑site activities and events, maintaining health and safety protocols, managing risk factors.

Vendor communication: point person for vendor communication & relationships.

Culture: creating a positive culture beyond the camp walls, ensuring every off‑site moment reflects our mission.

Arrive by 7:30 AM daily via public transport or car, remain on site until 5:00 PM daily, and stay until 5:30 PM twice per week to oversee after‑care.

Ambassadorship, Core Values & Camp Culture

Ambassadorship:

As the face of camp beyond the building, you carry our mission into many different community spaces. Your calm presence, organization, and tone during transitions in outside spaces show who we are as a camp—especially during the moments when safety, preparation, and trust matter most.

Camp Culture:

Off‑site experiences are a powerful culture driver—test whether our values hold up when we’re not “on home turf.” You create a sense of belonging on the go: making nervous swimmers feel brave, helping new campers feel included on a trip, and guiding staff to stay engaged and not just supervise, but connect.

Ambitious:

You continually look for ways to elevate the experience—more intentional swim trips, smoother bus transitions, stronger safety systems, clearer staff roles, more staff voice and excitement in trip planning.

Positive:

Off‑site days come with unpredictable moments—weather changes, delays, reroutes, tired campers. Your energy sets the tone.

Committed:

Families trust us most when logistics are tight and safety feels intentional. Your preparation—ratios, documentation, medical needs, backup plans—ensures off‑site programming runs smoothly and confidently.

Inclusive:

You ensure that every camper feels like the swim deck or field trip is for them—advocate for accommodations, modify expectations when needed, and create space for different comfort levels.

Empathetic:

You hold space for the emotions wrapped into off‑site days—excitement, nerves, separation worries, sensory overwhelm, first‑time swimmers, different ability levels. You lead your staff in seeing the child behind the behavior and responding with care.

Safety, Compliance & Supervision

Ensure all park, trip and swim experiences meet Department of Health standards and Kids in the Game safety procedures.

Check on park safety daily—landscape, public around the area, transition routes, required permits—and conduct regular visits during the week.

Maintain appropriate staffing ratios (1:5) at all times and reassign staff as needed to close gaps.

Conduct pre‑trip safety checks—materials, headcounts, meds, waivers, consent forms, emergency contacts, buddy system.

Monitor weather, route changes, and partner communication to make real‑time safety decisions.

Lead staff huddles before and after each off‑site experience to reinforce expectations and reflect on improvements.

Support in leading staff training on emergency response, first aid procedures, and appropriate camper management techniques.

Respond to behavioral, medical, or environmental incidents calmly and effectively; communicate outcomes with families and leadership.

Maintain a culture of psychological safety—ensuring every camper and staff member feels physically and emotionally secure.

Logistics & Operations

Organize and confirm the daily and weekly transportation plans (bus, subway, walking routes).

Provide training to other camp staff on off‑site travel procedures (buddy system, headcounts, Rule of 3, call and responses, staff placements, etc.).

Review safety and supervision procedures prior to all on‑site travel with the campers and staff through daily meetings and all‑camp rallies.

Work with Division Leaders and Counselors to ensure that campers understand the safety procedures required for being at the park, swimming and locker rooms, field trips and large outings, etc.

Maintain accurate and updated group rosters and consent forms for park travel, open swim and swim lessons, and field trips.

Confirm pre‑purchased tickets/reservations in advance; confirm headcounts with partners and purchase additional tickets as needed.

Prepare trip packs—contact lists, meds, attendance sheets, emergency docs, incident report sheets.

Coordinate swim groups by pulling accurate rosters, changing room transitions, and ratio coverage.

Communicate off‑site travel plans and relevant tasks proactively to the staff and Camp Director for a smooth rollout.

Family Experience & Communication

Support the Admin Assistant Director with collecting and organizing swim and trip consent forms and documentation follow‑up.

Build trust by being visible and approachable during morning drop‑off and afternoon pick‑up especially on swim/field trip days.

Respond to parent questions clearly and confidently about safety, supervision, and expectations.

Help create talking points and day‑of updates so families feel informed and connected about all off‑site trips and swimming.

Work with Admin Assistant Director and camp photographer to take photos and videos of campers and staff during off‑site activities to upload to Waldo photo‑sharing platform and share with families in newsletters.

Staff Leadership & Culture

Coach counselors on how to actively supervise, engage, and support different ages during swimming activities (inside and outside of the pool) and locker room transitions, lead groups on field trips, and park‑based activities.

Model problem‑solving and calm leadership when plans change.

Provide feedback in the moment to campers and staff to reinforce camper safety and professionalism.

Collaborate with the Programming & Admin Assistant Directors to ensure cross‑team communication and collaboration; ask for support when needed.

Celebrate small staff wins and create a culture where experiences feel exciting and safe for everyone.

Off Site Locations

Westchester & The Bronx:

Westchester-Crestwood – 465 Westchester Ave, Tuckahoe, NY 10707

Riverdale – 452 W 260th St, The Bronx, NY 10471

Manhattan:

Inwood – 532 W 215th St, New York, NY 10034

Upper West Side – 147 W 70th St, NY, NY 10023

West Village – 272 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014

Chelsea – 259 10th Ave, New York, NY 10001

Upper East Side (Carnegie Hill) – 980 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028

Upper East Side (Lenox Hill) – 132 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075

East Village – 215 E 6th St New York, NY 10003

Brooklyn:

Park Slope – 588 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Greenpoint – 100 Dobbin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Fort Greene – 39 Adelphi St, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Pre‑Summer (May–June) Work Expectations & Schedule Part time in‑person & remote work from May to June dedicated to training, programming & schedule build‑out, specialist connections, & support in parent orientations.

Weekly hours: 5–8 hours per week, remote & office hours for completing Off Site & Swim Assistant Director tasks, daytime or evening hours for training.

Remote work & tasks: attend specific Assistant Director meetings, support in completing Assistant Director duties (connect with vendors, bussing, support special events, swim info, off‑site expectations, trip agendas, parental questions), attend camp leadership meetings, staff retention, additional camp marketing (calls, emails, events).

In‑person expectations: twice a month attend meetings, support training, on‑site training days (3 full days week before camp, times and days TBD).

Training requirements: new hire orientation (two weeks after onboarding), new Off Site & Swim Assistant Director virtual trainings, onboarding & permit required trainings (Anti‑Sexual Harassment, Mandated Reporter), attend in‑person Camp Field Day training.

Summer (June–August) Work Expectations & Schedule

Dates: June 22 – August 28, 2026 (includes pre‑camp training and 7–8 weeks of camp).

Hours: Monday‑Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM; support at least 2 days of After Care per week (until 5:30 PM).

Camp Size: 30–100+ campers, 10–30+ staff members.

Weekly hours: 40–45 hours per week; full‑time, on‑site throughout the camp season; additional time may be required for staff meetings or staff events.

Remote work & tasks: review and respond to emails and inquiries, respond to internal messages through Slack.

In‑person expectations: lead day‑of logistics for swimming and trips, monitor staff energy, supervision, and camper engagement throughout trips; debrief with the Camp Director after each off‑site experience to identify improvements.

Requirements

Must have completed a physical exam and TB test within one year of the camp dates, pass NYS and national background checks, and be CPR, First Aid, and AED certified.

Possess at least 2–3 years of professional camp leadership experience (e.g., Sports or Arts Head, Assistant Camp Director, Division Leader), including direct supervision of 5–10+ staff members.

Experience in planning and leading large‑scale events, field trips, and off‑site programs, as well as youth program development, summer camp operations, and recreational programming.

Strong organizational and risk management skills, especially related to off‑site supervision, transportation coordination, and water safety protocols.

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, Parks & Recreation, Child Development, Child Psychology, or a related field; a Master's degree in Education, Sports Management, Educational Leadership, Social Work, or a related discipline is a plus.

Prior experience as a youth development supervisor or educator in a public or private setting (2+ years) may also meet the requirements for consideration.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and communicate in a timely, professional manner with parents, staff, and colleagues across multiple channels (Slack, Email, Text, Google Calendar, etc.).

Ability to interpret and follow written or oral instructions (tutorials, step‑by‑step guides) as part of a self‑directed training program.

Proficiency using G Suite (Docs, Sheets), Ultracamp registration software, and Asana project management tools.

Commit to working part‑time and remotely during the school year to support camp planning, and full‑time for eight weeks during the summer.

Attend and help lead Core Trainings, all‑staff team building events, and camp leadership training before and during the summer.

Exhibit strong relationship‑building and collaboration skills with staff, campers, families, and partners.

Physical Requirements & Active Coaching Expectations Active supervision & physical requirements include:

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including during outdoor activities, playground supervision, gym classes, or park‑based programming.

Ability to walk to and from nearby program locations or parks, sometimes several blocks, while supervising children.

Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach to engage with children at their level, assist with activities, or provide support as needed.

Ability to climb stairs in school buildings or community facilities.

Ability to lift and carry up to 25–40 pounds, including sports equipment, activity supplies, or personal belongings.

Ability to participate in active games and movement‑based activities, including running, jumping, throwing, and demonstrating basic sports skills.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, or light rain.

Ability to maintain visual and auditory awareness to supervise children effectively and ensure safety in active environments.

Benefits 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. We are AMBITIOUS. POSITIVE, COMMITTED, INCLUSIVE, and EMPATHETIC.

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.

Seasonal Compensation Structure This is a part‑time, seasonal position based in the borough of Manhattan in NYC. Assistant Directors work part‑time from Late May–June and full‑time from late June through August at camp.

Pre‑Summer (May–June)

Hours: 5–10+ hours per week (mix of remote and in‑person work).

Compensation: One monthly stipend will be paid for pre‑summer work. This is paid out based on completion of pre‑set milestones.

Total Pre‑Summer Compensation: Approximately $250.

Training Payments: $375 in total. ($150 for virtual trainings, $150 for all 3 on‑site training days, $75 for an in‑person field day in June.)

Training attendance is mandatory; you must complete all virtual and in‑person trainings and missed sessions or absences will result in a prorated training payment.

Notes: Stipends are prorated if milestones are not fully met.

Summer (June–August)

Dates: June 22 – August 28, 2026 (includes training and 7–8 weeks of camp).

Compensation: $850–$950 per week, paid biweekly on Fridays.

Total Summer Compensation: $5,800–$7,800, based on # of camp weeks, camper enrollment, and prior experience.

Bonuses

End‑of‑Camp Bonus: Additional performance‑based bonuses in the range of $100–$300 awarded based on camper enrollment and family satisfaction ratings (NPS scores).

#J-18808-Ljbffr