{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8308cf90b98d8d0b84802eaf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8308cf90b98d8d0b84802eaf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8308cf90b98d8d0b84802eaf","title":"Program Aide","description":"Salary: $17 - $17.25/hr\nPosition Summary: Children's Aid runs a summer day camp in Chappaqua, NY that brings together children from Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester. Campers and staff are bused to and from the camp each day. The purpose of this camp is to provide traditional summer camp activities (swimming, arts & crafts, sports, horsemanship, etc.) in the context of relationship building. The children who attend this camp are from different socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, and range in age from 6-13.\nThe Program Aide is responsible to assist in the operation of the program and act as group counselors as needed. They work primarily at the pool. Program Aides are supervised by the specialist in charge of the area they are assigned to. All Program Aides will work most of the time at the pool.\n\nEssential Duties:\nUnderstand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.\nAssist in the safe operation of the pools under the direction of the Water Front Director.\nMaintain all the supplies and equipment used in the program, keeping the storage area clean.\nOperated the Buddy Board Accountability System.\nTake up assigned supervisory stations in the pool with the campers to maintain DOH ratios for non-swimmers.\nParticipate in any in-service training offered.\nWork with other specialists or in the kitchen as directed by the Program Director or Camp Director.\nAttend 3 days of training and orientation prior to camp.\nFulfill job activities not listed here important to the success of the camp.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nMust be at least 16 years of age by 6/15/26.\nPrior experience in working with children in a camp or after school setting.\n\nIt is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\nChildren’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.\nThe incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Children","rawCompany":"children","city":"Chappaqua","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T15:56:21.111Z","occupations":[{"code":"39-9032.00","title":"Recreation Workers","slug":"recreation-workers"},{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"},{"code":"39-9011.00","title":"Childcare Workers","slug":"childcare-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"721214","title":"Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds)","slug":"recreational-and-vacation-camps-except-campgrounds"},{"code":"624410","title":"Child Care Services","slug":"child-care-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Aide","description":"Salary: $17 - $17.25/hr\nPosition Summary: Children's Aid runs a summer day camp in Chappaqua, NY that brings together children from Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester. Campers and staff are bused to and from the camp each day. The purpose of this camp is to provide traditional summer camp activities (swimming, arts & crafts, sports, horsemanship, etc.) in the context of relationship building. The children who attend this camp are from different socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds, and range in age from 6-13.\nThe Program Aide is responsible to assist in the operation of the program and act as group counselors as needed. They work primarily at the pool. Program Aides are supervised by the specialist in charge of the area they are assigned to. All Program Aides will work most of the time at the pool.\n\nEssential Duties:\nUnderstand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.\nAssist in the safe operation of the pools under the direction of the Water Front Director.\nMaintain all the supplies and equipment used in the program, keeping the storage area clean.\nOperated the Buddy Board Accountability System.\nTake up assigned supervisory stations in the pool with the campers to maintain DOH ratios for non-swimmers.\nParticipate in any in-service training offered.\nWork with other specialists or in the kitchen as directed by the Program Director or Camp Director.\nAttend 3 days of training and orientation prior to camp.\nFulfill job activities not listed here important to the success of the camp.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nMust be at least 16 years of age by 6/15/26.\nPrior experience in working with children in a camp or after school setting.\n\nIt is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.\nChildren’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.\nThe incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","datePosted":"2026-08-04T15:56:21.111Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T15:56:21.111Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Children","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chappaqua","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8308cf90b98d8d0b84802eaf"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8308cf90b98d8d0b84802eaf"}}