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CAMP COUNSELOR - Substitute

YWCA Central Massachusetts

Leicester, MATemporary$16/hrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed today
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At a glance

Compensation
$16/hr
Location
Leicester, MA
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

Job overview

YWCA Central Massachusetts is hiring a CAMP COUNSELOR - Substitute. As a Camp Counselor - Substitute, you will assist a Senior Camp Counselor in implementing scheduled summer camp programs at Camp Wind in the Pines. This role involves maintaining Department of Early Education and Care requirements, QRIS, health and safety regulations, and Board of Health requirements. You will also promote the highest quality of customer service.

Key focus areas include Assist in implementing scheduled camp programs and activities, including a summer literacy program., Assist the Senior Camp Counselor to ensure a creative environment is developed, implemented, and maintained., and Interact with all staff in a supportive manner and encourage positive and effective communication..

Successful candidates bring Minimum 16 Years Old, High School Education, and CPR Certification. Important skills include Relate With Diverse Groups.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Relate With Diverse Groups

Qualifications

High SchoolMust Be 16+CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationPrior Experience in Recreation, Camp or Child Care Programs

Full job description

Salary Range $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Position Type Seasonal

Job Shift Day

Education Level High School

Travel Percentage Negligible

Category Education

Description

As a Camp Counselor - Substitute you will fill in as needed to 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.

Seasonal: June 22.2026 - August 28, 2026, fill in as needed

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