What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Dance Counselor at Camp Lowe (Summer Seasonal) position at YMCA of Central Massachusetts?
Description
Do you have experience in dance and have a desire and love to work with youth between the ages of 5-15? Do you have the ability to adapt to difficult situations and use positive behavior management techniques appropriately? If so, please consider applying and joining the Camp Lowe team!
We are looking for fun, creative, and engaging individuals to join our camp family for the Summer of 2025. Under the supervision of the Camp Director, Dance Camp Counselors are responsible for supervising and leading a group of 10-20 campers through a high-quality day camp experience with their peers while identifying and meeting camper needs and maintaining YMCA day camp standards and DPH standards.
Job Duties
Job Type: Temporary--SUMMER SEASONAL, June 30th 2025 to August 29th, 2025
If you are looking to have the best summer ever, please submit your online application 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).
Do you have experience in dance and have a desire and love to work with youth between the ages of 5-15? Do you have the ability to adapt to difficult situations and use positive behavior management techniques appropriately? If so, please consider applying and joining the Camp Lowe team!
We are looking for fun, creative, and engaging individuals to join our camp family for the Summer of 2025. Under the supervision of the Camp Director, Dance Camp Counselors are responsible for supervising and leading a group of 10-20 campers through a high-quality day camp experience with their peers while identifying and meeting camper needs and maintaining YMCA day camp standards and DPH standards.
Job Duties
- Counselors are responsible for the safety, direct supervision, and programming for an assigned group of campers.
- At all times, display: Enthusiasm, acceptance, sensitivity, patience, and self-control.
- Plan a dance routine that will be performed for the camp on Friday.
- Provide a safe and healthy environment for all campers.
- Help plan camp-wide activities.
- Assist other camping staff when needed.
- Attend all staff trainings, meetings, and Family Nights.
- Encourage individual growth through guidance of campers.
- Maintain equipment and property.
- Keep grounds of camp free from litter.
- Bring to the attention of the camp director any disciplinary issues or dangerous situations.
- Abide by all rules, policies, and procedures established by the Montachusett YMCA in the Staff Handbook and elsewhere as directed by YMCA Administration, including internet / cell phone policy.
- Always represent Camp Lowe in a positive and professional manner.
- Represent the YMCA and the community both on and off the clock.
- Set Face-Book, Twitter, Tumbler accounts etc., to Private and refrain from having any internet communication with program participants / staff under the age of 18.
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Desire and Ability to work with children indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to teach 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
- Critical thinking, decision making & problem solving skills required
Job Type: Temporary--SUMMER SEASONAL, June 30th 2025 to August 29th, 2025
- All Association Wide Staff Training on Saturday, June 7th (Location - TBD)
- Pre-Camp training is required--dates TBD
If you are looking to have the best summer ever, please submit your online application 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).
Salary : $18 - $19
