We are hiring:
Summer Camp Supervisor - Irvington, NY 10533
Job Description
We are looking for a Summer Camp Supervisor to join our team!
If you’re creative, DIY-lover, great with kids, and interested in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math); keep reading. Do you get excited when you get to build things? Do you find joy in spending time with kids? Then this is the perfect job for you!
Work hours
This is a 6 week- Seasonal (July 6th – Aug 14th) Full-Time role with typical hours Mon-Fri from 8am – 4pm. Additional 6-10 hours are scheduled in June for required training.
Compensation
- Competitive hourly or weekly rate (based on experience)
- Opportunity for continued work in after-school programs
What You’ll Do
Leadership & Operations
- Run daily camp operations from setup to dismissal
- Manage and support a team of instructors/counselors
- Maintain schedule, pacing, and transitions
- Handle parent communication (drop-off, pick-up, issues)
- Ensure attendance tracking and sign-in/out procedures
Program Execution
- Lead engineering builds and STEM activities
- Troubleshoot projects and support instructors
- Keep energy high and kids engaged
- Adapt lessons based on group needs
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain safe, structured environment at all times
- Enforce staff-to-camper ratios
- Handle incidents, behavior issues, and escalation when needed
- Ensure adherence to all camp policies and procedures
Team Management
- Train and coach team members
- Delegate responsibilities clearly
- Step in wherever needed (this is hands-on leadership)
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience leading camps, classrooms, or youth programs
- Strong group management skills (you can handle 20+ kids without losing control)
- High energy, organized, and decisive
- Ability to manage staff and give clear direction
- Enjoy working with children
- Love to make things with your hands (e.g. woodworking, sculpture, crafts, set construction, baking, cooking, etc)
- Extremely reliable
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Patient and friendly
- Flexible and like having fun
- Believe in diversifying the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) classroom
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds
- Must be able to pass a CPR/First Aid certification (we will arrange a certification class)
Summer Camp Location
Irvington, NY (Lower Hudson Valley)
(Primary site: Irvington Presbyterian Church)
INTERESTED IN APPLYING?
Please email:
- Resume
- Short note of interest
Optional: video, portfolio, or example of hands-on work or experience with children
Email: lowerhudson@brooklynrobotfoundry.com
Subject line: Summer Camp Supervisor
Lower Hudson Valley Brooklyn Robot Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO
An independently owned and operated franchise of Brooklyn Robot Foundry