Extended Day Director (Seasonal - Summer 2026)

Extended Day Director (Seasonal – Summer 2026)📍 Locations: Upper West Side (2 sites) & Upper East Side (1 site) – NYC
🕒 Schedule: Part-Time, Monday–Friday

• Potential for Full Time Position

🗓 Season: Mid-June – Mid-August
💰 Compensation: Starting at $20/hour
📄 Position Type: Seasonal / Temporary

Why Join Us?

We operate engaging, enrichment-focused summer camp programs that prioritize safety, structure, and fun. Our Extended Day program provides campers with a positive, well-supervised afternoon experience, and we are seeking a dependable, energetic leader to oversee programming, staff, and camper transitions during the end of the camp day.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on leadership, working with children, and managing afternoon programming in a fast-paced camp environment.

What We Offer:

✅ Starting pay of $20/hour
✅ Leadership experience within a well-established NYC summer camp program
✅ Supportive and collaborative team environment
✅ Opportunity to lead engaging afternoon activities for children

🚫 Please note: This is a seasonal position and does not include health benefits .

Your Role as Extended Day Director:

The Extended Day Director is responsible for overseeing the after-camp program , ensuring campers are engaged in age-appropriate activities and safely dismissed to caregivers. This role supervises Extended Day staff, manages afternoon logistics, communicates with families, and maintains a clean, organized camp environment.

The Extended Day Director works closely with the Site Director and may assume Health Director responsibilities when the designated Health Director is off-site.

Key Responsibilities:

Extended Day Program Operations

• Collect campers from their groups
• Implement and follow the daily Extended Day schedule
• Develop and lead age-appropriate activities for campers ages 4–9
• Supervise and support Extended Day teachers and staff
• Prepare and provide afternoon snacks
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of camp spaces during Extended Day
• Take and upload photos to the camp photo-sharing platform

Staff & Communication

• Assist with creating the weekly Extended Day staff schedule
• Communicate with lead teachers regarding camper notes
• Sign campers out to caregivers and share relevant updates from the day
• Answer phone calls and relay messages to appropriate directors
• Take notes as needed and share with camp leadership

Safety & Oversight

• Assume Health Director responsibilities once the Health Director is off-site
• Ensure camper safety and follow all camp policies and procedures
• Add supplies to the “Need to Order” list as necessary

What You Need to Succeed:

Required Qualifications:

✔ Must be at least 25 years old
✔ Bachelor’s degree required
✔ Available to work Mid-June through Mid-August , Monday–Friday

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience working in a camp or educational setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage staff and multiple responsibilities independently
• Enthusiasm for working with children in a structured, fun environment
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Flexible and adaptable to changing daily needs

Important Information:

🚨 Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable background check and Department of Health requirements for summer camp staff.

📢 Apply Today!

If you are an organized, dependable leader who enjoys working with children and leading afternoon programming, we encourage you to apply and help create a positive and engaging end-of-day camp experience.