Camp Tennis Director at Riverdale

ESF Camps & Experiences • Bronx, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A Tennis Director at ESF Camps is a leader responsible for the care and supervision of all campers and Team Members while implementing the camp program and schedule. ESF Camps aims to create an extraordinary summer experience for campers from preschool to 8th grade, seeking energetic and passionate individuals to make a positive impact. The role offers opportunities to inspire young minds, gain leadership experience, and be part of a team guided by ESF Core Values.

Requirements

• 2-4 years’ leadership and staff supervision experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience teaching and working with children.
• Previous experience in classroom teaching, fieldwork, or a minimum of three (3) years of ESF experience.
• Complete all required ESF and state-mandated training and onboarding.
• Maintain the "ESF Look" (camp uniform) and embody the spirit of the camp.

Nice To Haves

• Performance management experience is preferred.
• A degree in Education (or related field) is preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a camp setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage your team.
• Implement ESF program and curriculum.
• Ensure team members bring lesson plans to life for campers through participation, support, and guidance.
• Encourage teachers to use creativity and effective classroom management to organize fun and creative daily activities.
• Lead meetings with the Team and coordinate their daily schedules.
• Conduct Team Member evaluations.
• Support and encourage teachers and counselors to promote and lead camp activities with enthusiasm and positive collaboration.
• Monitor the schedule, program, supervision, and administration of all activities and assemblies.
• Conduct tours and provide program overview to prospective camp families.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of campers with emphasis on positive behavior and effective group management.
• Promptly report any concerns to the Site Director.
• Supervise team members and campers, while fostering a positive and safe environment.
• Demonstrate ESF Core Values & Code daily, from “Gratitude” to “Bring It” daily.
• Model the ESF Virtues of Character (Gratitude, Respect, Trustworthiness, Effort, Kindness, Positivity, Resilience, Community) in camp daily.
• Adhere to all company policies.
• Maintain clear, concise, and engaging communication with campers, families, peers, and team members.

Benefits

• Convenient Summer Schedule: Enjoy nights and weekends off.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Increase your earnings through referrals from your network.
• Free Certifications: Reimbursements available for qualified roles.
• Camp Tuition: Enjoy a significantly discounted tuition rate exclusively for Team members’ children.
• Opportunities for internships, fieldwork, and continuing education credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager