What are the responsibilities and job description for the MCB Art Camp Counselor (Summer Seasonal) position at YMCA of Central Massachusetts?
Description
Do you have experience in cheering and have a desire and love to work with children between the ages of 5-12 years old? Do you enjoy leading creative and artistic activities for youth? If so, please consider applying to be an Art Counselor and join the Camp Lowe team!
We are looking for fun, creative, and engaging individuals to join our camp family for the Summer of 2024. Under the supervision of the Camp Director, the Art Camp Counselors is responsible for supervising and leading a group of 10-20 campers through a a variety of creative and artistic YMCA programming.
Job Duties
Job Type: Summer Seasonal/Temporary, 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 cheering and have a desire and love to work with children between the ages of 5-12 years old? Do you enjoy leading creative and artistic activities for youth? If so, please consider applying to be an Art Counselor and join the Camp Lowe team!
We are looking for fun, creative, and engaging individuals to join our camp family for the Summer of 2024. Under the supervision of the Camp Director, the Art Camp Counselors is responsible for supervising and leading a group of 10-20 campers through a a variety of creative and artistic YMCA programming.
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 art curriculum and creative activities including arts & crafts activities
- 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.
- Desire and ability to work with children indoors and outdoors.
- Able to lead & teach an artistic activities
- Has good character, integrity, and adaptability
- Has Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a High School graduate or equivalent
Job Type: Summer Seasonal/Temporary, June 30th, 2025 to August 29th, 2025
- Association Wide All Staff Camp Training Day 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
