Camp Director

At Advantage Tennis Clubs, we believe summer camp should be more than childcare — it should be an environment where kids build confidence, friendships, curiosity, and lifelong memories. For nearly 50 years, Advantage has helped young people in New York City develop new skills through tennis, recreation, and creative play. Many members of our team have been with us for decades, and that family-centered culture shows up in how we serve our campers and develop our staff.

We’re hiring a Day Camp Director for Summer 2026! This summer, we’re seeking a Day Camp Director to lead our Advantage Day Camp at Wagner Middle School (Upper East Side). The Director will set the tone for camp culture, design meaningful programming, guide counselors and specialists, and ensure every camper feels seen, safe, and excited to be here each day.

• Review overall camp performance, including enrollment trends, staffing effectiveness, and program quality
• Evaluate staff performance and provide formal feedback or recommendations to leadership
• Review incident patterns, safety concerns, and behavioral trends; implement corrective actions as needed
• Assess compliance with camp policies and applicable regulations; address gaps proactively
• Conduct or support staff training refreshers and professional development
• Create weekly age-based schedules across sports, STEM, art, and specialty activities
• Turn themes into engaging experiences (Olympics, talent shows, showcases, etc.)
• Support staff through coaching, feedback, and clear expectations
• Build community through assemblies, rituals, and traditions
• Uphold DOH safety standards and positive behavior strategies
• Support families through clear and professional communication

• 3-4+ years youth program or camp leadership
• Background in education, child development, or related fields
• Staff supervision experience required
• Curriculum/activity planning experience strongly preferred
• Able to lead staff training and participate in all pre-summer sessions
• Able to pass required background checks (national and NYS), provide physical exam and TB test, and maintain CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Able to obtain the Camp Director Certification

• Organized and high-energy
• Grounded in youth development
• Comfortable learning new technology programs
• Genuinely motivated by helping kids grow

• Loves building youth-centered experiences
• Can balance structure and creativity
• Communicates clearly with staff, kids, and parents
• Manages the moving parts of a fast-paced day with ease
• Sees camp as a transformative experience, not just a summer job
• Can learn how to use new technology rather quickly

• Compensation: $33–$35/hr

May–June: part-time prep (remote and in-person)
• June 29–Aug 21: full-time on-site (Mon–Fri, 8am–4pm)

Location:

Wagner Middle School (220 E 76th St, NYC)

Employment will be based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

If you’re driven by youth development, love creative programming, and want to spend your summer leading a mission-driven team, we’d love to talk.