Assistant Residential Activity Director
Assistant Residential Activity Director
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The New York Film Academy LA Teen Summer Camp is seeking an organized energetic and dependable Assistant Residential Director for a livein fulltime seasonal role. Youll help oversee teen campers (ages 1417 during their immersive experience in the visual and performing arts. This role involves supervising Residential Advisors (RAs) leading evening/weekend outings coordinating logistics and ensuring a safe supportive and fun environment for our creative and enthusiastic campers.
Effective Dates: PartTime 6/16/2025 FullTime Seasonal 6/23/2025 8/13/2025
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The daytoday duties required of this position may vary.
Assist the Director in facilitating the full hiring process for Residential Advisors (RAs)
Support the development and delivery of RA onboarding including training orientation and uniform distribution
Help implement and enforce safety protocols and social guidelines for campers and staff
Assist in planning and supervising evening & weekend activities that foster community and creativity
Monitor the enforcement of housing rules and social expectations
Mediate student interpersonal issues as needed
Communicate camper behavior or wellbeing concerns to the Residential Director
Coordinate camper transportation logistics with the Equipment and TA Manager
Maintain effective communication with the Director and Equipment Manager
Support daytoday logistics including airport pickups campus shuttles and graduation events
Help set up classrooms & program spaces before camp and assist with breakdown after the program
Lead students to classes and activities by subway and walking
Prepare dorm spaces by decorating stocking supplies and assisting with checkins/checkouts
Conduct weekly student checkins and checkouts
Enforce curfew perform nightly room checks and conduct regular safety rounds
Participate in an oncall duty rotation to respond to student needs
Spend time on campus during class hours to support students with nonacademic needs
Attend daily team meetings and assist with administrative duties as assigned
Take on additional tasks and shifts as requested by the Supervisor
Maintain 24/7 oncall availability throughout the program including weekends to ensure camper safety and support residential operation
Qualifications
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Committed to mentoring youth and fostering their creative growth.
Strong leadership mediation and interpersonal skills to support staff and resolve camper issues.
Effective at managing multiple priorities in fastpaced resultsdriven environments.
Experienced in planning and coordinating safe engaging events and activities.
Highly organized and adaptable with strong timemanagement skills.
Calm and responsive in emergencies always prioritizing camper safety.
Clear and professional communicator; collaborates well with students staff faculty and vendors.
Adaptable and solutionsoriented in response to lastminute changes.
Valid drivers license preferred.
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in a related field or in progress or equivalent work experience required.
Prior experience working with kids or teens strongly preferred
COMMITMENT:
Must be available fulltime from June 23 August 9 2025
Livein hotel housing provided
One WEEKDAY off per week; weekends required
No vacation or leave during program dates; schedule conflicts must be disclosed in advance
New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race creed color sex gender gender expression gender identity sexual orientation age religion national origin ancestry mental disability physical disability medical condition genetic information marital status military and veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
