Skateboard Specialist - Island Quest Day Camp

Job Title: Skateboard Specialist (Bikes and scooters too).
Department/Program: Island Quest Day Camp.
Reports to: Program Director/Quest Directors .

To apply, please submit your application by clicking here for the Island Quest Day Camp Skateboard Specialist
Camp Background: Island Quest Day Camp joins the agencies of Commonpoint Queens, Friedberg JCC, Suffolk Y JCC, & Gural JCC to introduce an innovative day camp located in Wheatley Heights at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds. Island Quest Day Camp is open to ages 4-15 and will provide a unique opportunity for campers as they find their quest through seek, innovate and compete program areas.

Camp Dates:

• 2026 Season: June 29-August 20.
• Monday to Friday: 9 am to 3:30pm.

Compensation: $4,000-$4,500 for the summer.

Responsibilities include but are not limited:

• Available for all pre-season staff trainings (selected days in Spring 2026).
• Structuring assignments and projects to encourage students to work together in a variety of formal and informal ways, and provide ongoing support for them to do so.
• Maintain a skatepark and keep good organization of the equipment both when in use and when not in use.
• Instruct Counselors and Campers on safe use of equipment.
• Ability to teach campers on how to safely ride a bike, scooter, and skateboard based upon age-appropriate levels.
• Help order all necessary equipment, ensuring purchases stay within the program budget while maintaining quality and performance standards.

Essential Job Functions Pre Camp:

• Staff Trainings.
• Attend planning meetings & program development (as needed).
• CPR/First Aid Training (as needed).
• Help in developing the scope and sequence of quest (specialty) curriculum and personalize and implement lesson plans.
• Participate in training and collaborative lesson planning and scheduling.
• Help get program going by ordering all equipment in a timely manner and ensuring it is stored properly.

About Commonpoint:

Commonpoint is a community centric nonprofit, serving diverse audiences through every chapter of life, across the five boroughs and beyond. We offer a rich range of services through our vast network of professionals, social workers, and volunteers, giving people the tools and resources to connect and grow.At every stage and every age, regardless of disability or ability, people can look to Commonpoint to find care during a crisis, access opportunities to grow, and deepen their sense of connection to those around them. From summer camps and job training to food pantries and private pool clubs, Commonpoint is by your side. We are proud of our clients, partners, and team members who lift each other up, building relationships for a lifetime. Because being a part of Commonpoint is investing in a community where everyone is invited and welcome.