Summer Camp Activity Counselor NYC

New York, United States | Posted on 06/15/2026

St. John’s University (Queens Campus) - Housing available if desired

Camp runs from June 15 - August 16, 2026

Currently only 2, 3, and 4-week contracts are available from July 20-August 16th.

You will oversee international students during on-campus activities, as well as lead and supervise students during off-campus excursions. We are looking for both residential staff who will live on-campus, as well as staff who can reliably commute.

• Student Supervision:
  • Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline, welfare, safety, and security at all times.
  • Ensure that students adhere to the YES USA Student Code of Conduct.
  • Inform management immediately of any issues.
• Off-Campus Excursions:
  • Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when arranged.
  • Prepare for off-site excursions (study and memorize cultural and historical information, check and study directions to excursion sites, etc.).
  • Provide information and share stories with students/chaperones about cultural and historical places visited in a fun and engaging way.
  • Actively supervise, interact with, and entertain students and chaperones to ensure their satisfaction.
  • Follow the itinerary but be ready to think on your feet and successfully manage emerging situations.
  • Provide receipts from excursion vendors or cafes/restaurants after each excursion, if applicable.
  • Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with emergencies.
  • Manage any problems or incidents and report them to the management team.
• On-Campus
  
  Activities:
  • Lead on-campus activities, such as music night, volleyball, etc.
  • Assist in coordinating on-campus food activity deliveries, including tasks such as picking up food, setting up a dining area, facilitating food distribution, and cleaning up the dining area.
• Session Opening and Closing Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the preparation for student arrival by participating in tasks such as room inspections, assembling welcome packets, facilitating new student orientation, and conducting campus tours, among other responsibilities.
  • Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the campus via private shuttle or taxi.
  • Provide support during new student check-ins.
  • Assist with end-of-course ceremonies.
  • Assist with room inspections during student check-outs and coordinate their airport transfers for a seamless departure experience.
  • Ensure punctuality for all excursions and scheduled activities.
  • Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when applicable.

• Must be currently enrolled in a university program (actively attending) or have completed a Bachelor’s degree.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Establishes strong rapport with teenagers through effective communication.
• Displays a fun and outgoing personality to foster an engaging environment.
• Exhibits genuine interest in other cultures and willingly shares personal experiences.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and authority when dealing with students.
• Possesses a proactive approach to researching and learning about the city’s attractions to share with students.
• Ability to guide students around the city independently.
• A good sense of direction and a strong knowledge of the city, including the public transportation system.
• Adapts well to change, showing flexibility in various situations.
• Commits to working extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to ensure program success.

• Two days off per week.
• On-campus housing in a shared dorm (residential staff).

• Excursions on non-study days could begin as early as 10:30am and end at 10:30pm.
• Excursions on study days could begin as early as 1:30pm and end at 10:30pm.
• All activity counselors lead 10 days of excursions and work 99 hours in 2 weeks.

• Residential Salary - $1,100 - $1,297 for two weeks.