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SalaryJoin us for summer fun! Watch City Summer Camp now hiring!
The Waltham Boys & Girls Club seeks highly energetic and experienced Camp Counselors for the 2024 season! Watch City Summer Camp is based in our 47,000 square foot air conditioned facility for children ages 6 - 12. Our ideal candidate is an outgoing, enthusiastic, team orientated youth professional with a positive can-do attitude. Leadership and camp experience are ideal. This is an excellent summer work opportunity for teachers, and college students studying child development, early education, psychology, sociology, sports management, and physical education. Our Summer Camp runs for 8 weekly sessions June
22 – August 21 (closed July 4th and 5th). Counselors must be available to work our mandatory week- long orientation June 17th – 21st. The Camp sessions include weekly themes, special events, field trips, sports and fitness, arts and crafts, music, technology, costume contests, swimming, outdoor fun, a climbing wall, adventure challenges, and much more.
Camp Counselors under the direction of the Camp Director will:
Emphasize personal safety and emotional well-being with campers, parents and other camp personnel at all times. Camper safety is a top priority.
Be a positive role model. Develop appropriate relationships with all campers in their care. Understand, establish, and abide by appropriate boundaries.
Plan and implement recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation with an appropriate amount of choice.
Use positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement Communicate respectfully, openly and effectively with all staff, parents and children.
Assist pool staff during daily swim instruction and aids lifeguards during free swim time.
Qualifications:
● Experience working with children for a minimum of 1 year (youth programs, camp settings or related field); understand the needs of children
● High School diploma or equivalent
● Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and utilize effective communication skills
● Must be available up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday for an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm. Pay Range- $17.$20 This is a seasonal position
● Possess up to date CPR/First Aid certifications or able to successfully complete BGC provided First
Aid, CPR, training upon hire.
● A valid driver’s license is a plus
● Possess knowledge of group process – collaborative style of working within a team
● Pass a national background check
Interested candidates should submit a job application. Applications can be found online at www.walthambgc.org or in person at the Club.
Applications can be: mailed or dropped off at 20 Exchange Street, Waltham MA 02451 or emailed to: mparrott@walthambgc.org
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
