Camp Counselor at Camp Blanchard (Summer Seasonal)

Description

Do you enjoy working with youth between the ages of 5-13? Do you love the outdoors? Are you a team player and ready to make this the best summer ever for all YMCA campers? If so, please consider applying and joining our camp team at Camp Blanchard!

Under the supervision of the Camp Director, the camp counselor is responsible for helping to plan and implement the camp program, identifying and meeting camper needs, leading and guiding a group of campers, while maintaining YMCA day camp standards and DPH standards.

Qualifications:

• Current CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications or able to get these certification within 30 days of hire
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors
• Ability to assist in teaching an activity
• Ability to relate to one’s peer group
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
• High School graduate or equivalent and at least 18 years of age
• Must be flexible & a team player!
• Previous Childcare experience preferred

Job Duties:

1. Work with Camp Director and Camp Experience Coordinator staff before camp opening to set up camp program areas and the program for campers.
2. Attend and participate in staff trainings and meetings.
3. Commit to working the entire camp season. If you need time-off, it MUST be approved prior to hiring!
4. Keep daily attendance records of campers in assigned group. Distribute and collect assigned paperwork to the campers. Submit all required reports on time.
5. Plan creative and interesting activities for assigned group of campers as the daily schedule permits.
6. Maintain camp area in an orderly fashion and keep free of trash and garbage. Assist in storing all materials and supplies at end of day, week and season.
7. Help supervise the morning and afternoon drop-off and pick-up of campers. Remain at camp drop off until the last camper is gone.
8. Assist in nature walks, art/crafts, and other activities as assigned.
9. Supervise swim activities at the waterfront and assist lifeguards and Waterfront Director when necessary.
10. Know the whereabouts of all campers in the group at all times.
11. Observe and enforce all safety regulations. Administer first-aid and CPR, as necessary.
12. Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff.
13. Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during camp and to discuss individual or group problems/concerns
14. Supervise all assigned aspects of the camper’s day including mealtime and the general camp program.
15. Instruct campers in emergency procedures such as fire drills, missing child drill, etc.
16. Set a good example for campers and others including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing, clean up, chores and sportsmanship.
17. Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities.
18. Maintain good public relations with camper’s parents/guardians.
19. Evaluate current season and make suggestions for following season.
20. Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Summer Seasonal

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am-5:00pm, employees will be expected to participate in pre-camp trainings including all staff training on Saturday, June 7th--Camp runs 6/23/2025-8/22/2025

Pay: $16.00 per hour for new hires, $16.50 for returning 1 year history Camp Counselors, $17.00 for returning Camp Counselor w/ 2+ years of employment history. Plus, Access to YMCA Facilities for all YMCA employees, Employee Assistance Program, & Sick Leave.

If this sounds like something you are eager and qualified to do and want to apply, please submit your online application and resume today!

About Us:

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA).