Camp Lead (NY)

The Second City•New York, NY

1d•$24

About The Position

Dedicated to entertaining, inspiring, and transforming through innovative live experiences, The Second City is the premier brand in improv and sketch comedy. With sold-out shows playing on resident stages in Chicago and Toronto, Second City’s Touring Theatrical companies also entertain an additional one million theatergoers a year around the globe. The Second City Training Center is the largest school of improvisation-based arts on the planet, with brick-and-mortar locations in Chicago, Toronto, New York and a virtual division offering accessible classes online worldwide. Second City Works, the B2B side of Second City, has brought award-winning improvisation and audience-driven techniques to over 600 Fortune 1000 companies, challenging businesses seeking a more collaborative culture to innovate through development programs, original digital and video content, campaign consultation, private events, and more. For additional information on The Second City please visit: www.secondcity.com The Camp Lead is responsible for overseeing the operations of The Second City Training Center Summer Camps for youth & teens, ages ranging from 7-18 years old, including coordinating camp teachers as needed. This is a full time, seasonal position running weekdays June 22 – August 1 (including training) with the potential to extend for one additional week: August 3-7.

Requirements

3+ years experience working with children & parents in a professional setting
Experience managing others and leading a team
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 – Outlook, Word, Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on customer service
The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, loud environment
Complete a background check meeting Second City standards

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification preferred (required prior to start; training provided if needed)

Responsibilities

Oversee all logistical, administrative, and communication needs for summer camps
Support & collaborate with Camp Teachers as needed
Order and manage inventory of classroom supplies and camp t-shirts
Create weekly camp rosters using enrollment information from student registration system
Supervise daily student drop-off and pick-up
Ensure appropriate classroom set-up and cleanup daily
Supervise lunchtime and subsequent cleanup
Provide break coverage for faculty
Facilitate Friday pizza lunches and other outside-of-class camp activities
Facilitate end-of-week camp shows
Supervise and delegate to Camp Counsellors as needed based on enrollment
Manage parent communications (phone, email, in-person), ensuring all information shared is professional and timely
Oversee dedicated camp email inbox
Send welcome emails to parents with camp packet and forms
Compile information from camp forms to ensure every student’s contact and medical info is up to date
Oversee documentation of any camp incidents or serious behavioral issues that require escalation to parents and/or senior management
Assist campers requiring help due to injury, illness, personal reasons, or simply needing time away from class
Maintain confidentiality concerning student medical and behavioral needs
Work with camp faculty to ensure camp is a safe, welcoming environment; model appropriate behavior to campers at all times
Ensure that safety procedures are followed and that all programs are delivered in compliance with Second City standards, all relevant regulations and other applicable guidelines