*Full-time seasonal*
Join the team at Camp Prospect for Summer 2025! Camp Prospect is our recreational day camp operating out of our YMCA in Northampton, serving children ages 5-14. Campers play on our playground, play a variety of games and sports, do arts and crafts, and swim in our pools daily. The Lead Counselor is responsible for setting the example to all other counselors; they will assist with camper behavioral challenges, assist the camp director in coaching other counselors, and generally help lead the Camp Prospect team.
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
- Take over leading groups of children in the absence of other counselors or to provide spot coverage
- Assist camp director with parent pickup/dropoff of children
- 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
Qualifications
- Must be available for camp training week from June 16-20
- Previous camp counselor experience required
- Leadership experience a plus
$18 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