Camp Greendale Curriculum Specialist- STEM Program (Summer Seasonal)

Description

Do you enjoy planning fun, creative & engaging activities for youth? Do you have experience in STEM project planning for youth? If so, please consider applying and joining our Camp Team at Camp Greendale on Indian Lake!

Under the supervision of the Camp Directors, the curriculum specialist is responsible for planning and implementing curriculum for a specific specialty area. They must support their fellow camp staff in implementing this curriculum, identifying, and meeting camper needs, leading, and guiding a group of campers to achieve success in their specialty area of focus.

All of this must be accomplished while maintaining YMCA day camp standards and DPH standards. The Camp Curriculum Specialist will work closely with Camp Leadership in the weeks leading up to Camp Opening to define a complete, age-appropriate rotation of activities, aligning with weekly camp themes and the YMCA’s core values.

Job Duties:

• Work with Camp Leadership to create camp curriculum specifically in STEM activities and organizing items needed for activities 
• Supervise & ensure the safety of all campers 
• Facilitate and lead camp activities including: sports, games, arts & crafts, swimming, and field trips 
• Keep attendance of all campers and make sure you know where campers are at all times
• Follow emergency procedures when necessary including CPR/AED/First Aid when needed
• Assist in camper pick up and drop off in the mornings & afternoons
• Communicate in a respectful & friendly manner when needed to parents/guardian of campers 
• Assist with clean up, setting up/taking down equipment, and encourage campers to pick up after themselves
• Model YMCA values like caring, honesty & respect and build positive rapport with campers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications
• Desire and Ability to work with children indoors and 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

Camp Greendale will run for 9 weeks between the dates of 6/23/2025 to 8/22/2025. The camp day will run from 7:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday.

All Staff training on Saturday, June 7th and other training dates to be determined.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm, additional hours available.

Job Type: Summer Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities and Employee Assistance Program available for all employees

If this sounds like something you are interested in and qualified for, please submit your online application with your 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).