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SalaryCome and spend a summer in the heart of Boston! Hill House is a non-profit community center that runs year-round athletic, recreational and enrichment program for local families. Located in Beacon Hill, we are fortunate to operate out of "the Firehouse"-- our main camp space, and also permit use of the Boston Common and Ebersol field locations. Regular time outside and weekly field trips that take you all over the Greater Boston area will give you a great way to spend a wonderful summer in the city in 2024!
This position is ideal for current and prospective college students!
Job Summary
Hill House is seeking energetic, focused and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with children ages 3-5 years. Our counselors have energy to spare, love to play, create, be animated and are contagiously fun— all while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for our campers.
Kiddie Kamp Counselors (for 3-5 year olds) - 27.5 hours per week
- Kiddie Kamp Counselors work with 3-5 year-olds and report to the Kiddie Kamp Team Leader. Kiddie Kamp Counselors ensure the safety of campers at all times, closely supervise and actively participate with campers during all aspects of the day, assist in planning and leading activities, help walk campers through the streets to the park or fields, engage with campers at the splash pad—all while keeping up the enthusiasm of 5-10 campers in a group.
- This is a 27.5 hour per week position, Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 1:30pm each day.
Summer Dates
- Mandatory staff training will be offered between June 10 - June 14 (paid at $10/hour).
- Camp will run June 17 - August 30th
- *Camp will not meet on Juneteenth or July 4th
Responsibilities and Duties
- Ensure that campers are safe at all times.
- Supervise campers in your group during all aspects of the day.
- Assist in teaching or leading activities.
- Maintain active participation with campers at all times.
- Identify and meet campers’ individual needs; seek assistance when necessary.
- Set a good example for campers by maintaining a good attitude; remember, you are a role model!
- Maintain positive and open relationships with campers, the staff team, and parents.
- Promote a healthy, safe, supportive and exciting camp environment.
- Have fun!
Qualifications and Skills
- Prior experience at camp a plus.
- Strong desire and proven ability to work with children in a camp setting.
- Ability to lead activities and supervise groups of 4-10 campers in your group.
- Ability to relate to campers and other staff as part of a team.
- Strong character including but not limited to a sense of humor, enthusiasm, maturity and patience.
- Reliability, punctuality and availability throughout the summer.
- Possess unique skills or talents that will bring originality and excitement to the camp.
To Apply
Please send through a resume and cover letter describing why you would be a good fit for a Camp Counselor position at Hill House and more about your relevant background. jkelly@hillhouseboston.org
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $412.00 - $550.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Please provide a brief summary of any experience you have working with at camps, with children, teaching or instructing.
- Are you over 18 years old?
- Which camp are you applying for? Day Camp (5-12 year olds), Kiddie Kamp (3-5 year olds) or the Leaders in Training (ages 13-15)?
Please note Kiddie Kamp runs for 5.5 hour shifts each week day. Day Camp/LIT Counselors have 3 different shifts which are each 7.5 hours/day
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
