Job detail
Summer Learning Acadamy-Day Camp Counselor
YMCA of Greater Boston
FULL_TIME, TEMPORARY
Posted 4/15/2026
Salary
$17 - $20 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The day camp counselor leads children through daily recreational and educational activities while ensuring their emotional well-Being and physical safety. They are responsible for modeling ymca core values, maintaining attendance records, and assisting with camp events and swim supervision.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old with a passion for nurturing children and prior experience in youth programs or camp settings. Applicants are required to hold or obtain first aid, cpr, and oxygen certifications and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationLeadershipCPRConflict resolutionActive listeningFirst aidSafety managementChild developmentCultural sensitivityOxygen administrationGroup facilitationChild abuse preventionRecreational programming
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vacation time
- Sick time
- Free YMCA membership
- Discount on specialty programs
- Discounted or free family membership