The adventure starts here..."
Vacamas runs youth development programs in rural camp and public school settings. We need committed, motivated, qualified individuals to serve as counselors during the weekends and throughout the summer, tutors in all of our settings, child care workers in our after care programs, and administrative support staff.
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Site Coordinator
Help lead a life-changing after-school program…
The Site Coordinator will be responsible for the overall management of high-quality after-school programming and recrational activities, enrollment, scheduling, safety, planning, establishment and maintenance of relationships with schol personnel and families, liaison between school district and Vacamas, and supervision of staff and students. Additionally, the Site Coordinator will be responsible for developing strategies and maintaining youth's interest, identifying resources to increase program and staff capacity, maintaining reports and database, preparation of all progress and quarterly reports and presentations. To apply, email your resume to Vacamas. -
Summer Camp Counselor
Help a child have the summer of a lifetime…
Vacamas is seeking motivated and energetic people to be counselors this summer at our non-profit sleep away camps in New York and New Jersey. Applicants must be over 18 and willing to live on site during the 10-week season. Room and board and competitive salary provided. Experience is an advantage but not essential. If you would like to become a Staff member, complete our online application or email your resume. -
Activity Specialists and Group Leaders
Help a child experience the joy of learning...
Vacamas is seeking Group Leaders and Activity Specialists for our after-school program. Group Leaders are responsible for the daily supervision of up to 20 youth in partnership with another staff member. Activity Specialists are responsible for the planning and implementation of a discipline-or content-specific program activity such as Dance, Drama, Sports/Recreation, Robotics, Arts & Crafts, etc. Activity Specialists and Group Leaders work under the direction of the Site Coordinator. Group Leaders and Activity Specialists are required to participate in ongoing professional development and planning sessions, and attend School-Age Child Care trainings in compliance with and as required by Vacamas, NJA3 and regulatory agencies. To apply, email your resume to Vacamas.
About Our Staff
Vacamas staff members are chosen from hundreds of applicants for their maturity, skills and commitment to young people. They are carefully screened and closely supervised by trained camp professionals. The typical counselor at Camp Vacamas is over 21 years old and has experience in working with children. Staff members come from the tri-state area, across the United States and throughout the world. All counselors take part in a week-long orientation to prepare for the most important job of looking after each child's physical and emotional safety. Each counselor has responsibility for between four and eight children.
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