Employment
We appreciate your interest in working at Ivy League Day Camp. Before you apply for a position, we hope you will take a few minutes to become familiar with our camp by viewing the information on our website. Each year, Ivy League Day Camp seeks out responsible staff who enjoy working with children, are willing to share their talents and are eager to add their energy and enthusiasm to our camp community. Whether you are supervising a group of children, leading an activity or teaching a skill, you will be expected to be present the 39 days that camp is in session. In addition, all staff are required to undergo 2-3 days of training prior to the beginning of the camp season. We consider our staff to be a vital part of our camp culture and your participation is essential to the success of Ivy League Day Camp. Presently, we are accepting applications for upcoming camp season from men, women and young adults interested in the following positions:
Counselors
Counselor positions are available to adults, college students and high school seniors. You will be working under the supervision of a Division Leader and will be assigned to an age group of campers who you will work with throughout the summer. Responsibilities include: leading each camper from activity to activity, assisting specialists, participating in activities, being in the water to assist the swim instructors, ensuring the safety and well being of the campers, having fun and helping to build each camper’s self esteem. Counselors are also expected to act as role models by participating in activities, motivating their campers and helping them build strong bonds with the group and you as their leader.
Travel Counselor
Travel counselor positions are available to college students and teachers who are at least 21 years of age. Successful candidates should possess strong leadership skills and an interest in working with teenagers.
CITs
Each year Ivy League Day Camp hires a limited number of responsible young adults who are entering 11th grade, as counselors in training. In these positions, you will get experience working with an age group in a variety of activity areas. In addition, you will participate in weekly training sessions to prepare you for staff positions in the future. If you like working with young children and being outdoors this opportunity may be for you.
Activity Specialists
Specialist applicants should have good management skills and be able to work closely and collaboratively with Ivy League’s Leadership Team. Specialists are required to participate in additional staff training offered prior to the beginning of camp. Specialists are expected to build campers skills, organize tournaments, offer special clubs, electives and clinics and add to the camp community by sharing their passion for their specialties with children.
Creative & Performing Arts
Art specialists should have extensive experience in teaching in the creative & performing arts activity for which they are applying. Arts specialist aim to expand the campers’ interest and appreciation for the arts. When interviewing, please come prepared with ideas on what you could contribute or a portfolio of your past projects that you have taught.
Athletics & Adventure Sports
Sports Specialists are coaches and educators with experience in coaching or teaching in the sport for which they are applying. Applicants should possess the ability to help campers gain confidence in their athletic skills and abilities.
Lifeguards/ Aquatics Instructors
Lifeguard applicants must be 16 years or older and have up to date certifications in CPR, WSI, Life Guard Training and First Aid.
Specific Activity Areas:
Archery, art studio, baseball, basketball, ceramics, cooking, dance, drawing, go-carts, golf, gymnastics, hockey, lacrosse, leather, lifeguarding, music, nature, painting, photography, radio, rock climbing, rollerblading, roller hockey, ropes course, sky bounce, soccer, softball, swim instruction, tennis, theater, wood working, yoga, etc…
All applicants should complete and submit the online application. Should your qualifications match current openings, you will be called for an interview. If you are contacted for an interview, please come prepared with your immunization records, certification cards, social security number, and two recommendation letters. Thank you for your interest.
