Activity Specialist (Dance)

Children's Aid Job Listing • Chappaqua, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Children's Aid runs a summer day camp in Chappaqua, NY, bringing together children from Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester. Campers and staff are bused to and from the camp daily. The camp's purpose is to provide traditional summer camp activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, sports, and horsemanship within a relationship-building context. The children attending the camp come from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, and range in age from 6-13. The Activity Specialist is responsible for managing a special activity, such as Dance, and ensuring its structure and outcomes are met.

Requirements

• Experience in teaching and/or performing in one of the Specialty Areas.
• Possess any certification required for that area.
• Previous experience as a teacher or activity leader.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as an archery instructor (Level 1 Instructor from US Archery Required) - *Note: This is listed under Archery but may be relevant for other roles requiring specific certifications.*

Responsibilities

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Maintain all supplies and equipment used in the program, keeping the storage area clean.
• Attend 3 days of training and orientation prior to camp.
• Fulfill job activities not listed here important to the success of the camp.
• Conduct a sequential curriculum of activities to build skill in the specialty.
• Develop a basic, beginner level sequence, and a special elective sequence for deeper learning.
• Engage groups of campers in developing a performance piece to be shown during the camp shows.
• Works with one group at a time and for 5 sessions each.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed