Summer Camp Behavioral Intervention Specialist - New York City

Become A Behavioral Intervention Specialist With Kids In The Game

Turn your summer into something extraordinary – become a behavioral intervention specialist with Kids In The Game! Support staff. Advocate for campers. Lead meaningful change.

Kids in the Game provides unforgettable day camp experiences for hundreds of New York children across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Westchester, and Jersey City. When you join the Kids in the Game summer camp leadership cohort, you'll become part of a dynamic team of Camp Directors, Assistant Directors, Division Leaders, and 275+ coaches who work together to create exceptional summer experiences for campers and families.

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, and 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 Behavioral Intervention Specialists who want to support positive youth development, strengthen social-emotional learning, empower camp staff, create inclusive communities, and help ensure every camper has the opportunity to succeed.

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

As a Behavioral Intervention Specialist, you will report to the Camps Supervisor and partner closely with Camp Directors, Assistant Directors, Division Leaders, and camp staff to support the behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs of campers across multiple camp locations.

This role is rooted in youth development, relationship-building, coaching, and problem-solving. You will serve as a trusted resource for campers, staff, and families while helping leadership teams create safe, structured, and inclusive camp environments where every child can thrive.

You will provide direct camper support, coach staff on behavior management strategies, lead trainings, assist with family communications, and collaborate with camp leadership to proactively address behavioral challenges before they become larger concerns.

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, New York, 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

New Jersey:

• Jersey City – Location TBD

The Behavioral Intervention Specialist will support multiple camp locations throughout the summer and must be comfortable traveling between sites using public transportation or personal transportation.

Ambassadorship, core values, and camp culture:

• Positivity: As a Behavioral Intervention Specialist, you bring calm, encouraging, and solutions-oriented energy to every interaction. You help campers and staff navigate challenges while reinforcing growth, resilience, confidence, and positive decision-making. Your presence helps create a camp culture where children and staff feel supported, valued, and capable of success.
• Empathy: You support campers' social-emotional and behavioral needs with patience, understanding, and active listening. You help staff respond to challenging situations using developmentally appropriate and inclusive practices while ensuring campers feel heard, respected, and understood.
• Commitment: You show up prepared, reliable, and engaged each day. You follow through on responsibilities, maintain consistent communication, and ensure behavioral support systems are implemented effectively across camp locations.
• Ambition: You proactively identify trends, solve challenges, and strengthen behavioral support practices across camp. You seek opportunities to improve systems, support staff growth, and enhance the overall camper experience.
• Inclusivity: You promote a camp environment where every camper feels safe, respected, and supported. You help staff create welcoming spaces where all campers can fully participate regardless of background, identity, ability, or experience.

Behavioral support and camp program delivery:

• Provide on-site and on-call behavioral support across camp locations
• Conduct camper observations, identify behavioral trends, and proactively support challenges
• Design and implement behavior support strategies aligned with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
• Work individually with campers to reinforce positive decision-making and social-emotional growth
• Develop individualized behavior support plans when necessary
• Provide direct support during behavioral incidents and conflict resolution situations
• Collaborate with camp leadership teams to proactively plan for camper success
• Serve as a key thought partner in addressing complex camper situations and behavioral concerns across camp sites
• Support implementation of camp programming by helping staff effectively engage and manage campers
• Participate in camp-wide events, transitions, special activities, field trips, and high-impact moments where behavioral support may be needed

Staff support, coaching, and leadership collaboration:

• Act as a trusted coach and resource for camp staff
• Provide real-time guidance on behavior management and camper support strategies
• Support Camp Directors and Assistant Directors in responding to behavioral concerns and incidents
• Lead scenario-based trainings focused on behavior management, mental health awareness, conflict resolution, and stress management
• Collaborate with leadership teams to ensure consistent implementation of behavior expectations
• Support training and onboarding efforts for new and replacement staff throughout the summer
• Model best practices in youth development, conflict resolution, and behavioral support for all camp staff
• Partner with leadership teams to strengthen staff confidence and effectiveness

Family communication and camper advocacy:

• Assist Camp Directors with family communications related to behavioral and social-emotional concerns
• Participate in family meetings when appropriate
• Advocate for camper needs while maintaining a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach
• Help ensure support plans are clearly communicated across staff and leadership teams
• Build trusting relationships with families through professional and empathetic communication

Documentation, reporting, and organization:

• Maintain accurate incident reports, behavior plans, and behavioral support documentation
• Complete weekly reports and behavioral tracking requirements
• Ensure all records remain organized and compliant with camp and Department of Health requirements
• Communicate behavioral trends and camper support needs to leadership teams
• Assist with maintaining confidential and professional documentation systems

Engagement and relationship building:

• Build meaningful relationships with campers, staff, and families
• Foster a welcoming