Activity Leader, Manhattan University, NY

Join International Study & Vacation () for Summer 2026 and help international high school students discover American culture while improving their English. Based at Manhattan University Riverdale youll live on campus lead excursions run evening activities and serve as a mentor for students aged 13 to 21 (primarily Italian). You report to the Activity Manager on site.

The campus is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in northern Manhattan with a subway stop on campus for easy access to all of NYC. Youll enjoy a modern sports center green campus spaces and air-conditioned dorm rooms.

Available Sessions Session 1: Jun 11 to Jun 29 Session 2: Jun 18 to Jul 6 Session 3: Jun 25 to Jul 13 Session 4: Jul 2 to Jul 20 Session 5: Jul 9 to Jul 27 Session 6: Jul 16 to Aug 3 Session 7: Jul 23 to Aug 10

Excursions Youll Lead 12 guided city excursions with MetroCard included featuring:

• Central Park and Roosevelt Island
  

• Wall Street and Financial District
  

• Rockefeller Center and Times Square
  

• Little Island and Highline Park
  

• Greenwich Village Little Italy and Chinatown
  

• Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Coney Island and 5th Avenue
  

• Included admissions: MoMA Empire State Building The Edge and American Museum of Natural History
  

• 5 lunches and 5 dinners in the city included
  

Campus Evening Activities

• Themed disco parties karaoke nights and Prom Night
  

• Sports events arts and crafts and weekly American BBQ
  

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with center preparation and student arrivals or departures
  

• Accompany students on full-day and half-day excursions leading local tours
  

• Set up run and supervise planned campus activities and evening events
  

• Socialize and build genuine rapport with students and group leaders
  

• Provide support guidance and motivation to students throughout their stay
  

• Encourage students to speak English and participate in all activities
  

• Supervise students during meals lesson breaks and in residential halls
  

• Commit to the welfare safety and security of students at all times
  

Requirements

• US citizen 18 years of age or older
  

• Valid bank account able to complete I-9 and W-4 forms
  

• Availability covering all program session dates
  

• Ideally based in New York or New Jersey
  

• Responsible for own travel to and from campus for move-in and move-out
  

What Were Looking For

• Excellent communication and organizational skills
  

• Confident leading groups with enthusiasm and warmth
  

• Creative thinker who can problem-solve on the spot
  

• Team player prepared to collaborate and contribute ideas
  

• Adaptable and flexible no two days are the same
  

• Strong conflict resolution skills and calm under pressure
  

Desired but not required

• Previous experience as a camp counselor or working with teenagers
  

• Sports coaching or PE qualifications
  

• First Aid or CPR certification
  

• Second language skills
  

Benefits