Job Information
YWCA Central Massachusetts CAMP COUNSELOR in Leicester, Massachusetts
CAMP COUNSELOR
Job Details
Job Location
YWCA Central Massachusetts - Camp Wind in the Pines - Leicester, MA
Position Type
Seasonal
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Description
As a Camp Counselor you will assist a Senior Camp Counselor in the implementation of scheduled summer camp programs at Camp Wind in the Pines. Maintain Department of Early Education and Care requirements, QRIS, health and safety regulations, Board of Health requirements and promote the highest quality of customer service.
Responsibilities:
Assist in implementing scheduled camp programs and activities, including a summer literacy program.
Assist the Senior Camp Counselor to ensure that a creative environment is developed, implemented, and maintained where children have the opportunity to participate in a variety of well-planned activities throughout the summer.
Interact with all staff in a supportive manner and encourage positive and effective communication among staff and participants.
Implement programs offered, varying routines as appropriate to keep participants’ interest.
Enforce the policies and rules of camp; assist with the management and cleanliness of the campsite, thus ensuring the safety of the campers.
Ensure that camper-to-counselor ratios are maintained at all times.
Qualifications
Minimum 16 years old
Prior experience in recreation, camp or child care programs preferred
Ability to relate with diverse groups
CPR and First Aid certification