Youth Worker (Summer Day Camp)

Goddard Riverside; City of Beacon (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community organization as a Youth Worker for the Summer Day Camp in Beacon, NY. This role involves assisting school-age children in various activities, fostering their social and intellectual growth. Ideal candidates are passionate about youth development and possess a collaborative spirit. The position runs from June 23 to August 15, 2025, with a competitive hourly rate of $18.00.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Interest in working with school-age youth.
• Ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist groups of co-ed children (grades K-8) with activities.
• Create a positive, creative environment fostering development.
• Engage in reading, project-based learning, games, and field trips.

Skills

Collaboration

Youth Development

Supervision

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College Preferred

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Description

Job Details

• Job Location: Beacon - New York, NY
• Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Organization Overview

The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies supporting services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth, families, homeless individuals, and older adults across Manhattan and NYC. We work daily for a society where all can make choices leading to better lives. The Isaacs Center primarily focuses on children, low-income families, out-of-school youth, and aging residents, operating community centers in East Harlem and Yorkville, delivering impactful, innovative, and intergenerational programs.

Program Description

Goddard Riverside collaborates with NYC Department of Youth and Community Development to alleviate poverty effects and offer opportunities via a Beacon Community Center on the Upper Westside. Beacons serve youth from kindergarten to 21+ and adults, operating year-round during non-school hours, including summer, in partnership with NYC Public Schools for Summer Rising.

Position Summary

Youth Workers assist groups of co-ed children (grades K-8), with activities divided by grade for academic sessions and engaging in reading, project-based learning, games, social-emotional skills, and field trips in the afternoons. Staff work to create a positive, creative environment fostering social and intellectual development.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 35-40 hours/week, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, from June 23, 2025, to August 15, 2025.

Hourly Rate

$18.00

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Interest in working with school-age youth.
• High School Diploma/GED; college preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Sense of humor and passion for youth development.
• Ability to pass background check including Fingerprint Screening.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to create and implement plans for groups.
• Effective supervision of children.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, kneeling, walking.

Work Environment

• Outdoors/Indoors
• Supervision in water during swimming activities

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a diverse team of qualified individuals contributing to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations