Old Colony YMCA
Location
Stoughton, Massachusetts
The Assistant Camp Counselor is responsible for planning and leading daily activities while ensuring a fun and safe environment for children. They must maintain appropriate paperwork, adhere to DPH regulations, and support the overall operations of the YMCA.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Physical requirements include a certification of good health, a negative TB test, and the ability to stand and walk for the majority of the day.
Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Camp Assistant Counselor is responsible for carrying out all duties related to his/her assigned program in a manner consistent with the aims of the Old Colony YMCA. The Camp Assistant Counselor will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities will reflect the mission of the Old Colony YMCA, and the regulating agency. The Camp Assistant Counselor will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty, and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.
The Assistant Counselor must ensure overall operations of the Old Colony YMCA by supporting teamwork and accepting additional responsibilities as assigned. To ensure the overall operations of the Y and support teamwork.
Education/ Experience/ Physical requirements: Must be at least 16 years old
Good interpersonal communication skills
Evidence of physical examination every two years
Negative Mantoux TB test
Immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella
Certification of good health from a physician
Must be able to walk around camp as well as stand a majority of the camp day.
Must be able to sit, bend, stoop etc.
Assist with maintaining appropriate paperwork for children’s files.
Assist with organization, planning, and scheduling.
Plan and lead daily activities.
Ensure a fun and safe environment
Ensure an appropriate ratio at all times
Ensure checklists are completed daily
Adhere to all DPH regulations and Old Colony YMCA policies and procedures
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Ensure that a sanitary healthy environment is maintained
Be familiar with emergency procedures
Ensure checklists are completed daily
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Assistant camp counselor roles in Massachusetts are often in demand during the summer and tend to attract candidates who can work well with children, communicate clearly, and handle active outdoor days. This role is competitive because camps look for dependable applicants who meet health and age requirements and can support supervision, safety, and group engagement. Review the camp’s schedule and prepare to document your age, good health certification, and negative TB test; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.
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