Camp Twelve Trails Sports Specialist ( Play Specialist )
New York, New York•Temporary
$4,200 - $5,500 monthly
$4,200 - $5,500 monthly
About the Job
CAMP OVERVIEW:
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:
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.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
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)
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.
About YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
Established in 1917, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the “Y”) is a not-for-profit Jewish Community Center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational, and social service programs to enhance the quality of life of our clients. From top-notch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative older adult services, there’s always something for everyone at the Y!