Old Colony YMCA

Camp Counselor ( 18+ )

Old Colony YMCA  •  Plymouth, MA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and energetic individuals (18+) to join our team as Camp Counselors. Counselors play a vital role in creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for campers while serving as positive role models and leaders

About the Role:

  • Guide and inspire campers aged 4-15 through exciting and educational outdoor activities.
    • Mandatory training days: TBD
  • Work schedule: Monday-Friday (no weekends), with shifts from 8:45 to 4:15PM with the opportunity for extra hours.

Apply now for a rewarding summer adventure!

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

  • Camper Supervision & Safety
    • Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers at all times
    • Maintain active supervision and awareness of camper whereabouts
    • Follow all camp safety policies and emergency procedures
  • Leadership & Engagement
    • Lead and participate in daily camp activities (sports, arts, games, etc.)
    • Encourage camper participation, inclusion, and teamwork
    • Create a positive, supportive group dynamic
  • Relationship Building
    • Serve as a role model for campers
    • Build meaningful connections with campers and fellow staff
    • Help resolve conflicts in a respectful and constructive way
  • Program Support
    • Assist in facilitating activities and events
    • Support special programs, trips, and theme days
    • Adapt activities to meet the needs and interests of campers
  • Communication
    • Maintain clear communication with camp leadership and staff
    • Share updates or concerns about campers as needed

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Previous experience working with children preferred (camp, coaching, babysitting, etc.)
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work in an active, outdoor environment

Preferred Skills

  • Leadership experience in school, sports, or community programs
  • Skills in areas like athletics, arts, waterfront, or outdoor education

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate about working with kids. Great counselors are patient, energetic, and ready to make a lasting impact while creating unforgettable summer experiences.

Benefits

  • Gain leadership and teamwork experience
  • Build lifelong friendships
  • Make a positive impact on youth
  • Fun, rewarding summer environment
  • Free Y membership!
Old Colony YMCA

About Old Colony YMCA

Website: www.oldcolonyymca.org

Twitter: @OldColonyYMCA

Facebook: www.facebook.com/oldcolonyymca.org

Instagram: @oldcolonyy

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/oldcolonyymca

Since 1887, Old Colony Y (OCY) has worked tirelessly to effect lasting personal and social change. Old Colony YMCA is a charitable, non-profit Association committed to the development of strong spirit, mind, and body, guided by Judeo-Christian principles, to enrich the quality of life for everyone in our communities. We believe that our mission is to assist all people to develop to their fullest potential and to respond to ever-changing community needs with a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

We are a regional provider of human services and health and wellness programming for children, families, adults, and seniors from many diverse communities. At OCY, we view traditional YMCA services – like fitness, swimming, child care, and camp – through an alternate lens; beyond their explicit benefits to the health and wellness of our members and participants, they are also an opportunity for deeper engagement.

Last year the Y served more than 141,000 people throughout Southeastern Massachusetts at branches in Brockton, East Bridgewater, Easton, Plymouth, Middleboro, Stoughton, and Taunton. While most Ys have a focus on positive youth development, Old Colony Y is unique in our commitment to serve the most “at risk” members of our community, ensuring that everyone has access to OCY services if they should need them. We are committed to strengthening our capacity to respond to changing communities and ensure that everyone (including persons of diverse culture, ethnicity, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic level, and skill) have access and are welcomed and fully engaged.

OCY is governed by a 62 member Board who are active, with committees that provide oversight to all aspects of our operations including a Fiscal Committee, a Program Committee which reviews program and quality compliance, as well as tracking progress on strategic planning goals. We are purposefully working toward ensuring that our board and staff are reflective of the communities we serve. As a diverse organization of people joined together by a shared commitment to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grown and thrive, we strive to provide employment and volunteer opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds.

We offer a vast menu of services and community programs, including:

• Seven full-facility branches (Brockton – Central/Youth, Easton, East Bridgewater, Middleboro, Plymouth, Stoughton, and Taunton)

• A multi-site child care branch (Community Based Child Care) operating 48 sites daily

• Five summer camps (Camp Clark, Camp Satucket, Camp Yomechas, YMCA Camp in Stoughton, and Camp Massasoit)

• A branch serving families experiencing homelessness (Family Services)

• A branch focused on chronic disease and well-being initiatives (Healthy Living)

• Residential/non-residential branch programs for adolescents (Social Services)

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Brockton, MA
Year Founded
1887
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