Camp Twelve Trails gives children entering Kindergarten - 10th grade the best of both specialty and traditional day camp programs. It is comprised of five Neighborhoods (elective tracks): Play, Create, Explore, Discover, and Grow that allow campers to strengthen their skills in their favorite specialty while encouraging them to explore new areas. Our program is rooted in universally shared values central to Jewish life. These values are incorporated in everything we do, with the hope that it encourages our staff and campers to be the best versions of themselves.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Activity Specialists develop and implement educationally-rich, experiential programming at camp. Our sports specialist will work collaboratively with a team of 4 other specialists to run engaging energetic activities for campers. Specialists will design and lead activities for campers entering Kindergarten - 10th grade. Activities should be run across a plethora of sports and fitness areas while being age appropriate.

DUTIES PRE CAMP

Help in developing scope and sequence for neighborhood curriculum, and personalize, scale and implement lesson plans.
Participate in training and collaborative lesson planning.
Produce and deliver lesson plans.

DUTIES DURING CAMP

Facilitate sports programming with campers, that teaches skills and builds character.
Teaching 4-6 classes a day, with prep and lunch period each day
Put together lesson plans that are age appropriate and engaging
Assist in daily maintenance and clean-up.
Advise the Neighborhood Coordinator on equipment and supply needs.
Create and maintain a learning environment for campers.
Collaborate with other specialists and Neighborhood Coordinators.
Participate and help plan camp-wide special events.
Assist with post camp clean up and shut down of all program spaces.
Perform any other program or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.
Maintain positive working relationships with all staff, and work closely with counselor staff to ensure successful lessons/workshops

PERKS

Staff lunch is provided by camp each day.
Free summer fitness membership at our 3 JCC's

STATUS:

Seasonal
Mondays through Fridays, June 29 - August 14, 2026, including 40-45 hours of staff training in May and June

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm during the summer

Salary Range: $4200 - $5500 (Salary will be commensurate with education level and professional experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience teaching multiple sports to youth
Ability to adapt and be flexible with spaces and schedule
Experience with curriculum development
Excel at working collaboratively with others
Sensitivity of and commitment to diversity and inclusion

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.

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