Summer Camp Athletics Specialist

The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine

New York, NY 10025, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Recreation

Full Time

Job Description

The ACT Program is seeking a creative, passionate, and enthusiastic Athletics Specialist to join our 2025 Summer Camp team. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in a camp or school setting and a talent for engaging children ages 5–12 in non-competitive physical activities, team-building exercises, and skill-based lessons aligned with weekly camp themes.

Responsibilities include:

Leading recreational sports and physical activities in both indoor gym and outdoor spaces
Creating a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment for all campers
Collaborating with fellow staff to integrate physical education into the overall camp experience

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2-years experience in youth recreation or physical education
Strong classroom management and group facilitation skills
Ability to adapt activities for a range of ages and skill levels
Must complete required medical form, online trainings and fingerprinting clearance prior to start date

Schedule and Pay:

Orientation Dates: June 21, 2025 8:30am-3:30pm & June 28, 8:30am-4:30pm
Camp Dates: Mondays–Thursdays, June 30 – July 31, 2025 (not working July 4th and 9th)
Starting Salary: $25/hour

To learn more about our program, visit:
https://www.stjohndivine.org/education/act/

Company DescriptionThe Cathedral of Saint John the Divine is the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. It is chartered as a house of prayer for all people and a unifying center of intellectual light and leadership. People from many faiths and communities worship together in services; the soup kitchen serves roughly 20,000 meals annually; social service outreach has an increasingly varied roster of programs; the distinguished Cathedral School prepares young students to be future leaders; Advancing the Community of Tomorrow, the renowned after-school and summer program offers nurturing activities; concerts, performances, exhibitions and civic gatherings allow conversation, celebration, reflection and remembrance--such is the joyfully busy life of this beloved and venerated Cathedral.

Company Description

The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine is the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. It is chartered as a house of prayer for all people and a unifying center of intellectual light and leadership. People from many faiths and communities worship together in services; the soup kitchen serves roughly 20,000 meals annually; social service outreach has an increasingly varied roster of programs; the distinguished Cathedral School prepares young students to be future leaders; Advancing the Community of Tomorrow, the renowned after-school and summer program offers nurturing activities; concerts, performances, exhibitions and civic gatherings allow conversation, celebration, reflection and remembrance--such is the joyfully busy life of this beloved and venerated Cathedral.