Summer Camp Art Specialist (NYC & NJ)
About The Position
As an Art Specialist, you will report to the Programming Assistant Director and Camp Leadership Team and work collaboratively with counselors and fellow specialists to deliver daily visual arts and creative programming. You are responsible for leading structured art activity periods, supporting counselors during creative time, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging art environment throughout the camp day. This role is hands-on, creativity-driven, and leadership-focused, requiring strong communication skills, organization, adaptability, and a passion for youth development through artistic expression.
Requirements
- Is enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about youth development through sports
- Has experience leading sports, recreation, or group activities with children
- Is confident managing groups of varying sizes and age ranges
- Communicates clearly and works well as part of a team
- Demonstrates strong organization, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
- Can pass required background checks and provide medical clearance
Nice To Haves
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Responsibilities
- Lead 45-minute art activity periods throughout the camp day
- Provide structured, age-appropriate art instruction for campers Pre-K through middle school
- Teach and facilitate a variety of creative projects, including but not limited to: Drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, mixed media, and craft-based projects
- Process-based art activities focused on exploration and creativity
- Theme-based art projects aligned with weekly camp themes and special events
- Demonstrate techniques clearly while encouraging creative freedom and individual expression
- Adapt projects to different age groups, skill levels, and attention spans
- Align daily art activities with camp schedules, themes, and special programming
- Foster creativity, self-expression, and confidence through art
- Encourage campers to experiment, take creative risks, and share their ideas
- Support campers in developing fine motor skills, focus, and problem-solving
- Celebrate campers’ artistic efforts and accomplishments
- Create opportunities for campers to reflect on and talk about their artwork
- Work closely with counselors to help them confidently support art activities
- Communicate clearly with Camp Directors and Assistant Directors regarding camper needs, behavior, or supply considerations
- Support all-camp events, theme days, art displays, and special programming
- Contribute positively to staff culture, collaboration, and team morale
- Prioritize camper safety at all times by following Department of Health regulations and camp safety protocols
- Safely manage art materials, tools, and supplies appropriate to each age group
- Set up, maintain, and clean art spaces daily
- Keep materials organized, accessible, and age-appropriate
- Actively supervise campers during activities, transitions, and cleanup
- Identify and respond to camper behavior concerns and report issues promptly to leadership
- Assist with incident documentation and reporting as directed
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
