Summer Camp Division Leader (NYC & NJ)

Seasonal Division Leader With Kids In The Game

Turn your summer into something extraordinary – become a seasonal division leader with Kids In The Game!

Empower staff, inspire campers, and build a summer that matters.

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.

The Kids In The Game Summer Camp Experience

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.

Each day is fueled by energy, laughter, and belonging. Our team of camp leaders, specialists, and counselors create an environment where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to try something new. We believe camp is more than a summer activity — it's a place where kids discover who they are and who they can become.

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 Division Leaders who want to be positive role models, build emotional intelligence, boost confidence, create inclusive communities, and help bring high-quality camp experiences to kids across NYC, Westchester and Jersey City.

Your leadership can change the game — join Kids in the Game this summer.

Division Leader Role & Key Tasks

As a Division Leader, you report to the Camp Director and Assistant Directors and serve as a key on-site leader for both campers and staff. You oversee a division of 3–4 camper groups (approximately 10–15 campers per group) and directly support 6–8 counselors. This role is highly active and hands-on, requiring you to be present throughout the camp day, support smooth transitions, and help ensure each group in your division is safe, organized, and engaged.

You are responsible for supporting daily operations within your division, including camper supervision, group management, and real-time problem solving. You help address camper needs, manage behavior with empathy, and maintain a positive and structured environment where campers feel supported and confident. By staying visible and approachable, you play an important role in shaping the daily camper experience and reinforcing camp routines and expectations.

You also serve as a primary coach and mentor to counselors in your division, providing guidance on group leadership, camper engagement, and communication strategies. Working closely with the Camp Director and Assistant Directors, you help align your division with overall camp goals, support special events and off-site supervision, and model Kids in the Game's core values through your leadership, teamwork, and commitment to an inclusive and joyful camp culture.

We currently have 12 New York based camp locations and 1 Jersey City camp location. The sites and addresses are:

• Westchester & The Bronx:
• Westchester-Crestwood - 465 Westchester Ave, Tuckahoe, NY 10707
• Riverdale - 3120 Corlear Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
• 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
• Jersey City:
• 118 Ferry St. Jersey City, NJ 07307

You must be able to arrive by 7:45am daily via public transportation or personal transportation (car) and stay on-site until 4:15pm daily (and until 5:30pm twice per week to support after care activities).

The Sports Head responsibilities include:

Ambassadorship, Core Values & Camp Culture

• Ambassador: You are a visible, trusted leader for campers, counselors, and families. Through your daily presence, communication, and decision-making, you model what it means to lead with care, confidence, and purpose.
• Positivity: Bring energy, encouragement, and optimism to your division. Help counselors and campers navigate challenges with flexibility and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Empathy: Support campers' social and emotional needs with patience and understanding. Coach counselors on age-appropriate responses and inclusive behavior strategies.
• Commitment: Show up prepared, reliable, and engaged each day. Follow through on responsibilities and support the consistency and structure campers need to succeed.
• Ambition: Take initiative in problem-solving, team-building, and continuous improvement. Look for ways to strengthen your division's culture and daily flow.
• Inclusivity: Ensure every camper feels welcomed, supported, and able to participate fully, regardless of background, identity, or ability.

Camp Experience & Division Management

• Oversee daily camper supervision, behavior support, and group transitions within your division.
• Address camper concerns and conflicts proactively, using youth development best practices.
• Maintain daily notes and communicate camper updates to Assistant Directors and Camp Directors as needed.
• Foster a team-oriented, respectful environment among campers and staff.
• Serve as a primary supervisor for your division on off-site trips in collaboration with the Off-Site Assistant Director.

Programming & Special Events Support

• Assist Assistant Directors with the execution of weekly themes, special events, and division-level activities.
• Support activity setup, transitions, and modifications as needed.
• Collaborate with camp leadership to ensure smooth daily schedules and special programming days.
• Develop and lead "Team Time" games and division-based bonding activities.

Safety, Supervision & Organization

• Uphold all Kids in the Game safety policies, DOH regulations, and supervision standards.
• Monitor camper and staff safety during on-site and off-site activities.
• Immediately communicate any health, safety, or behavioral concerns to camp leadership — no issue is too small.
• Support emergency procedures, incident response, and documentation when needed.

Seasonal Work Expectations & Summer Schedule

• Mid May to June (8 to 10 hours per week)
• Attend specific Division Leader meetings and check ins with our team
• Support in completing Division Leader Duties
• Connecting with your division's camp counselors
• Build relationships and trust
• Support your Admin Assistant Director in creating camper rosters
• Connect with your Assistant Directors about your division's programming and off site trips or swim