• Camp Counselor

    YWCA Central Massachusetts (Leicester, MA)


    CAMP COUNSELOR

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    YWCA Central Massachusetts - Camp Wind in the Pines - Leicester, MA

    Position Type

    Seasonal

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Salary Range

     

    $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    Negligible

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

    Education

    Description

    As a Camp Counselor you will assist a Senior Camp Counselor in the implementation of scheduled summer camp programs at Camp Wind in the Pines. Maintain Department of Early Education and Care requirements, QRIS, health and safety regulations, Board of Health requirements and promote the highest quality of customer service.

    Responsibilities:

    + Assist in implementing scheduled camp programs and activities, including a summer literacy program.

    + Assist the Senior Camp Counselor to ensure that a creative environment is developed, implemented, and maintained where children have the opportunity to participate in a variety of well-planned activities throughout the summer.

    + Interact with all staff in a supportive manner and encourage positive and effective communication among staff and participants.

    + Implement programs offered, varying routines as appropriate to keep participants’ interest.

    + Enforce the policies and rules of camp; assist with the management and cleanliness of the campsite, thus ensuring the safety of the campers.

    + Ensure that camper-to-counselor ratios are maintained at all times.

    Qualifications

    + Minimum 16 years old

    + Prior experience in recreation, camp or child care programs preferred

    + Ability to relate with diverse groups

    + CPR and First Aid certification