Summer Camp Counselor - Stoneham or Wakefield

Are you looking for a rewarding experience providing a positive, lasting experience for campers of all ages this summer? If so, then the camps at the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North would like to chat with YOU!

This opening is a seasonal employment opportunity; staff training would take place during the month of June and the position will conclude at the end of the camp season (end-August). Camp is open from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday and we have locations in Stoneham and Wakefield MA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Counselors will be responsible for leading a variety of activities, games, and lessons for campers ages 5-13. In addition to direct interaction with youth participants each day, counselors will be responsible for maintaining a well-organized and safe atmosphere to support participants’ overall experience.
• With direction from the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director, counselors are actively engaged in both the planning and delivery of daily lessons and activities at the camp. Counselors are also responsible for assisting with the care of the camp materials, setting, cleanliness of the program areas, as well as other program-related tasks as directed throughout the season.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
• Know and understand all safety guidelines and emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Counselors may communicate with parents, provide updates where required and answer questions about camp.
• Track campers with dietary restrictions, allergies or other medical needs to ensure their safety, such as taking any required medication.
• Accompany campers on field trips and to the pool. Counselors may choose whether they wish to swim with the campers.
• Other tasks & projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Age 16 .
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of youth development experience is preferred.
• First Aid & CPR certification preferred.
• An up-to-date physical and proof of immunizations required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

Skills and experience:

• Enthusiastic, responsible, and energetic individuals with a true passion for youth development are encouraged to apply.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, patience and emotional resilience, and be able to model healthy behavior while working with campers.
• Must be creative, adaptable, able to problem solve and be a positive contributor to our team, including co-counselors, parents, and participants.
• Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate activities
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, kneel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move 20-25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 35-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.
• Work is performed predominantly outside but also indoors at times.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Stoneham & Wakefield is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20