Camp Hooksett - Program Specialist

Description

Do you have the magic it takes to assure groups of campers make memories to last a lifetime? Do you want to create the best summer ever? Do you have experience or are you skilled in Arts & Crafts, Sports, Nature, Drama, Archery and/or Teambuilding? YMCA Day Camp of Hooksett, a traditional summer day camp located at Hooksett Memorial School, is seeking innovative, dynamic, and enthusiastic multi-tasking Program Specialists to join the camp staff team.

Program Specialists needed for the following areas: Archery, Sports, Nature, Team Building, Adventure and Arts & Crafts. 

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Cultivate and supervise a fun and developmentally engaging environment and activities through appropriate techniques
   
• Develop and enforce specialty activity and equipment use guidelines
   
• Provide ongoing camper programming; support theme days and rainy days
   
• Build positive nurturing relationships with campers
   
• Build cooperative relationships with coworkers and supervisors
   
• Engage with campers in a way that fosters Character building
   
• Uphold the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Courage 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a day camp environment preferred
   
• Background and/or education in recreation/physical education preferred
   
• Applicable certifications for specialty area
   
• High School diploma or equivalent
   
• Possess strong organizational and group management skills
   
• Must be available to attend camp trainings before and throughout camp season
   
• Able to bring a patient, caring, responsible, flexible and positive attitude to work
   

Position Specifics:

• Camp season runs 06/23/2025 through 08/15/2025 and must be able to work most of the camp weeks

Year-round employment opportunities are available with the YMCA. We encourage you to join our dynamic summer team, and support youth in creating a great summer camp experience!  

Prefer training and background in recreation, education or a related field. Must be currently certified or willing to become certified in CPR and First Aid (training available).