Greater Providence YMCA·Barrington, Rhode Island
Junior Camp Counselors assist with leading daily activities such as sports, games, and arts and crafts while ensuring a safe and engaging environment for campers. They also act as positive role models and support the overall management and cleanliness of the camp facilities.
Spend your summer outside playing games, helping with activities, and making a difference for younger campers. As a Junior Camp Counselor, you’ll work alongside experienced staff to lead games, support activities, and keep campers engaged all day long. You’ll build confidence, learn new skills, and gain real leadership experience - without being stuck inside.
No experience? Totally fine. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Junior Camp Counselors assist Camp Counselors with daily group activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, swimming, and more. They help keep campers engaged, support group management, and ensure a fun and safe environment.
Key Responsibilities
Help set up and lead games, activities, and daily camp programming.
Assist Camp Counselors with supervising and engaging campers throughout the day.
Encourage campers to participate and have fun in all activities.
Be a positive role model for campers and represent the YMCA in a professional and friendly way.
Support inclusion and teamwork among all campers.
Help maintain camp spaces, equipment, and cleanliness.
Adapt to different tasks and support the team as needed.
Participate in pre-camp training.
YMCA will provide required safety training including Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, and other safety certifications prior to working with children.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess strong communication skills with a willingness to learn. No previous experience is required, as the YMCA provides all necessary safety and professional training.
Market context
In Rhode Island, roles in youth supervision and safety are often competitive because employers look for candidates who already meet core compliance requirements and can step into a high-responsibility setting quickly. This posting requires age 18+, Child Abuse Prevention training before hire, lifeguard certification, First Aid/CPR training, and a background check; the listed benefits emphasize leadership, professionalism, and childcare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and training status before applying.
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