TURN YOUR SUMMER INTO SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY – BECOME A SEASONAL SPORTS & GAMES WITH KIDS IN THE GAME!
Empower Staff, Inspire Campers, and Build a Summer That Matters.
Kids in the Game provides unforgettable day camp experiences for hundreds of New York children across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and now Westchester & Jersey City! When you join the Kids in the Game summer camp leadership cohort, you’ll be part of a dynamic team of Camp Directors, Assistant Directors, and 275+ coaches running outstanding programming at our 13 summer day camps.
Kids in the Game camps are where sports, creativity, and community come together to shape confident, compassionate, and connected kids. Every summer, our camps across New York City, Westchester & Jersey City bring together diverse groups of children to explore new sports, build friendships, develop positive social skills, and learn how to be part of a team. Our camps offer kids a uniquely designed blend of sports and games, arts and crafts, STEM enrichment, field trips, swim activities, theme weeks, and all-camp special events to make every week the highlight of a child's summer.
Each day is fueled by energy, laughter, and belonging. Our team of camp leaders, specialists, and counselors create an environment where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to try something new. We believe camp is more than a summer activity — it’s a place where kids discover who they are and who they can become.
As a Certified B Corporation, we're also on a mission to positively impact the lives of all of our stakeholders - campers, families, staff, community members, and our partners. We’re looking for Sports & Games Specialists who want to be positive role models, build emotional intelligence, boost confidence, create inclusive communities, and help bring high-quality camp experiences to kids across NYC, Westchester and Jersey City..
Your Leadership Can Change the Game — Join Kids in the Game This Summer.
As a Sports & Games Specialist, you will report to the Programming Assistant Director and Camp Leadership Team and work collaboratively with counselors and specialists to deliver daily sports and games programming. You are responsible for leading structured activity periods, role modeling for counselors, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging sports environment throughout the camp day.
This role is active, hands-on, and leadership-focused, requiring strong communication, creativity, and a passion for youth development through physical activity. Kids in the Game camps are where movement meets meaning. Our staff are youth development professionals who understand that sports are a powerful tool for teaching confidence, teamwork, resilience, and inclusion. Every day is filled with energy, laughter, and connection — and our Sports & Games Specialists are at the heart of that experience.
We currently have 12 New York based camp locations and 1 Jersey City camp location. The sites and addresses are:
You must be able to arrive by 7:45am daily via public transportation or personal transportation (car) and stay on-site until 4:15pm daily (and until 5:30pm twice per week to support after care activities).
The Sports & Games Specialist's responsibilities include:
Requirements
Our ideal Sports & Games Specialist candidate:
Physical Requirements & Active Coaching Expectations
At Kids in the Game, our coaches are active, engaged, and present with kids—on the playground, in the gym, and out in the community. The physical requirements below reflect the essential functions of our coaching roles and the dynamic environments in which our programs take place. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions.
Physical activity levels may vary by coaching placement (recess, PE, after school, or summer camp), but all roles involve active supervision, movement, and hands-on engagement with children.
Active supervision & physical requirements include:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, including during outdoor activities, playground supervision, gym classes, or park-based programming.
Ability to walk to and from nearby program locations or parks, sometimes several blocks, while supervising children.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach to engage with children at their level, assist with activities, or provide support as needed.
Ability to climb stairs in school buildings or community facilities.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25–40 pounds, including sports equipment, activity supplies, or personal belongings (weight may vary by role).
Ability to participate in active games and movement-based activities, including running, jumping, throwing, and demonstrating basic sports skills.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, or light rain, depending on program needs.
Ability to maintain visual and auditory awareness to supervise children effectively and ensure safety in active environments.
Benefits
At Kids in the Game, you can expect to be welcomed into an engaging and spirited environment that emphasizes the importance of teamwork, open communication, and collaboration. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where our team members feel respected by and connected to one another. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and passions of our employees, and we look forward to adding dynamic personalities to our team. We are AMBITIOUS. POSITIVE, COMMITTED, INCLUSIVE, and EMPATHETIC.
We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment for all of our interns and employees. We recruit candidates from across the city, state, and country, from all cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. We have developed partnerships with organizations that allow us to target our hiring practices to include chronically discriminated against or low-income groups, and improve their access to high-quality employment opportunities.
This is a part-time, seasonal position based in New York City. Sports & Games Specialists must be available to participate in pre-summer trainings (virtual and on-site) to complete pre-summer work expectations. Sports & Games Specialists must be available to work full summer camp hours from late June to the end of August.
Pre Summer Compensation - $375
Note: Individual pay rates are based on camp enrollment (number of campers per week) and prior years of experience in similar roles and prior sports-related experience.
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