*Full-time seasonal*
Do you love working with kids, sports, swimming, and summer fun? The Hampshire Regional YMCA’s in-house Camp Prospect can make a difference in the lives of kids, and you can be a part of it! Counselors will lead campers through a day that centers around recreational sports as well as other activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, physical challenges and dance & movement. We’re hiring for summer 2025!
Job Duties
- Create a positive, energetic, and safe environment for children aged 5-14
- Guide & participate in various games, crafts, sports, and activities with campers
- Support children during transitions between activities throughout the day
- Swim daily in the pool with campers
- Oversee lunch and snack time for campers
- Help design & implement artistic & recreational activities
- Assist in setup and breakdown of activities each day
- Collaborate with the rest of the Camp Prospect staff team using our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
Job Qualifications
- Senior counselors must be at least 18 years of age; junior counselors must be at least 16 years of age
- Must enjoy working with children and families
- Experience in childcare preferred for junior counselors and required for senior counselors
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills
$15.50 per hour
Benefits include a free membership to the Y and the opportunity to participate in a 403(b).
Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter to kira.mattheson@hrymca.org
Or mail/in person to Hampshire Regional YMCA Attn: Kira Mattheson 286 Prospect St. Northampton, MA 01060