Summer Group Leader
The Police Athletic League (PAL) is the largest independent youth organization in New York City that provides educational and recreational activities for children and young adults. PAL Inc. and The New York City Police Department work in partnership to provide communities with summer and after-school recreational and educational activities. The Police Athletic League, together with NYPD and the law enforcement community, supports and inspires New York City youth to realize their full individual potential as productive members of society.
We are looking for Summer Group Leaders who will be responsible for implementing programming tied to our summer theme. Group Leaders plan and facilitate learning, recreational, arts and developmentally appropriate activities for youth, supervise field trips, and collaborate with all staff and leadership.
The Commitment:
- Able to work 8-hour days.
- Able to work the entire summer camp 4-8 weeks (depending on the campsite) beginning July 1st, 2026 (start date to be confirmed).
- Able to attend 15 hours of orientation prior to the beginning of Summer Camp.
- Able to attend scheduled staff meetings.
- Preference for professionals that can continue to work with PAL in the fall After School Programming.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure that age-appropriate activities are implemented for youth in K-8th grades.
- At all times, ensure safety, structure, and learning.
- Provide supervision during summer field trips.
- Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication, and behavior.
- Attend meetings with staff, parents, volunteers, and community residents as needed.
- Interact with parents and keep open lines of communication.
Qualifications
Skills / Knowledge Required:
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Minimum High School Diploma / GED.
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Must be at least 18 years old.
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Experience working with youth.
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Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
Application and Onboarding Timeline
February 1st: Summer Camp Application Opens (Rolling Admission)
March 1st: Face-to-Face Interviews will begin
Selected Candidates will be notified and scheduled for clearances
May 20th: Last Day to submit Application (May be placed on waitlist)
Mid-June: Trainings will begin for those who are cleared.
July 1st, 2026: Start of Summer Camp for those who are cleared (start date to be confirmed).
Compensation: $17.51 Per Hour
Location: 191 Vermont Ave, Staten Island NY 10305
Monday- Thursday 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM | Fridays 8:00AM to 6:00 PM
Please be advised: The last week of the program will operate from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. This adjustment is due to the DOE portion concluding one week prior.
Application and Onboarding Timeline:
February 1st: Summer Camp Application Opens (Rolling Admission)
March 1st: Face-to-Face Interviews will begin
Selected Candidates will be notified and scheduled for clearances
May 20th: Last Day to submit Application (May be placed on waitlist)
Mid-June: Trainings will begin for those who are cleared.
July 1st, 2026: Start of Summer Camp for those who are cleared (start date to be confirmed).
At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too.
The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy
Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.
Skills Required
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Experience working with youth
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Able to work 8-hour days and the full summer camp (4-8 weeks) beginning July 1, 2026
- Able to attend 15 hours of orientation, scheduled staff meetings, and trainings
- Availability for listed schedule (Mon-Thu 11:30 AM–6:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM–6:00 PM; last week 8:00 AM–6:00 PM)
- Provide supervision during summer field trips and ensure youth safety
- Successful completion of pre-employment checks and background clearances
- Preference for candidates who can continue with PAL in fall after-school programming
What We Do
The Police Athletic League of New York City (PAL) is a non-profit organization that supports and inspires New York City youth to realize their full individual potential as productive members of society. With the support of committed staff and NYPD officers, it provides over 30,000 young people in underserved neighborhoods access to academic adventures, sports, arts, job training, and mentoring.
