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The WSD Staff Experience
At Westchester Summer Day, we believe an incredible summer starts with an incredible staff. Our team is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create an environment where every staff member feels valued, supported, and part of the WSD community.
Working at WSD is more than a summer job. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our campers’ lives while building friendships, gaining valuable experience, developing leadership skills, and creating your own memories. Whether it’s your first summer at WSD or you’ve been part of our community for years, you'll always have opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
2027 Summer Staff Availability: Monday, June 21, 2027 - Wednesday, August 18, 2027 (These dates include staff orientation, training, WSD set -up/clean-up)
First day for children: Monday, June 28, 2027
For Summer 2027, we are hiring for the following positions:
WSD Leadership
We are seeking skilled, talented professionals experienced in working with children, adolescents, and young adults to support our campers, staff, and families. Leadership is responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers in their division. They are a direct line of communication with families before and during the camp season. Leadership staff must be enthusiastic, caring, and supportive role models to children and staff. Position begins March 2027.
Requirements: College degree, work experience, leadership experience
Current Red Cross-certified CPR and First Aid and RTE advanced first aid. (Provided by WSD)
Division Head
This role supports staff members and campers to ensure every child has a safe, fun, nurturing, and instructional summer. They serve as the connection between parents and WSD.
Day-to-day responsibilities: DHs will receive daily notes regarding campers, phone messages to return, dismissal changes, early or late arrivals, etc. DHs will communicate information to group counselors confidentially and discreetly. To be effective and successful, the DH should be among the campers all day, including lunch and snacks. As much as possible, they should stay out of the office, as meetings and communication with fellow staff members are best conducted outside on campus. The DH should be a constant, visible presence for all to see and to use as support. DHs report to Camp Directors.
Early Childhood Group Leaders
We seek aspiring or current early childhood educators to work with our children this summer. A Group Leader is responsible for children's safety and well-being. Staff must be enthusiastic, caring, and supportive role models for children ages 2-5. Group Leaders must follow a written schedule, take attendance at all activities, keep track of assigned children, organize campers' belongings such as towels and backpacks, ensure campers apply sunscreen and hydrate, and create a nurturing, safe environment where children can succeed. A Group Leader participates in all scheduled group activities, including crafting, sports games, nature, beach, and pool. They must participate in all swim activities, arrive before children in the morning, and leave after children are dismissed in the afternoon. Additional duties: 1 late night during the summer
Counselors
Counselors are responsible for children's safety and well-being. They are enthusiastic, caring, and able to serve as a supportive role model for children ages 2-12. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading groups of 16-18 campers throughout the day, following a written schedule, taking attendance at all activities, keeping track of assigned children, organizing children's belongings such as towels and backpacks, ensuring children apply sunscreen and hydrate, and creating a nurturing, safe environment where children can succeed. Counselors participate in all scheduled group activities, including crafting, sports games, nature, beach, and pool. They must participate in all swim activities, arrive before children in the morning, and leave after children are dismissed in the afternoon. Additional duties: 1 late night (all divisions) and 2 overnights are required in the upper divisions.
Activity Specialist
An activity specialist plans, leads, and implements age-appropriate instruction for their specified activity. They are also responsible for daily setup, cleanup, and the general safety, development, growth, and skill achievement of participants in their specialty program. Specialists will follow all WSD rules and regulations and provide high-quality educational and recreational experiences for participants. Additional duties: 1 late night; arrival & dismissal assistance
We are currently seeking activity specialists for the following positions:
- Creative: Arts and Crafts, Jewelry Making, Ceramics, Woodworking
- Art Assistants
- Athletics: kickball, volleyball, floor hockey, tennis
- Theatre
- Cooking & Baking, Edible Art
- Jewish Enrichment
- Israeli Culture
- Movement, Dance, Zumba, Yoga
- Music
- STEM activities
Ropes Course Staff
We are looking for energetic, compassionate staff to guide and assist children through various high- and low-ropes challenges on our ropes course. Willingness and ability to climb a rock wall, operate platforms 25 feet in the air, assist children with putting on safety gear, and guide children through the challenge course.
Ropes staff must attend ropes training classes in June. Staff will be trained and certified to operate the WSD ropes course. Prior experience is not necessary. Additional duties: 1 late night; arrival & dismissal assistance
Lifeguards
Lifeguards teach instructional swim classes the first half of the day and conduct active surveillance of the pools in the afternoon. Lifeguards with WSI certification will be assigned as head instructors. It is possible to be a lifeguard who completes surveillance throughout the day if requested at the interview. All Lifeguards must have current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Additional duties: 1 late night; arrival & dismissal assistance. Day-to-day duties include: setup, cleanup, gear & equipment maintenance, safety, and DOH compliance.
All WSD Jobs have the following expectations:
- Arrive before children in the morning and leave after children are dismissed in the afternoon. WSD Workday is Monday through Friday, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
- Participate in trips that return after hours, stay on the grounds for late nights, and/or up to 2 overnights.
- Perform any additional duties that may arise (rainy-day activity changes, arrival and dismissal help) that may arise.
- Staff ages 16-18 must provide working papers before they start working.
- Adhere to the WSD dress code: All staff must wear a WSD T-shirt. Female staff: one-piece bathing suit required.
- Attend all training sessions as required by the Westchester Department of Health and the WSD Leadership team.
- We are a cell phone-free camp. Staff may not use their phones between 8:15 am and 4:15 pm.