Adventure and Sports Specialty Camp Counselor
About The Position
Camp Halfmoon, in Goffstown NH, is seeking Jr. Counselors and Counselors for the summer 2026 season! If you are looking for a fulfilling summer job where you can build your leadership skills, have a meaningful impact on others, and enjoy your summer playing games and having fun with a supportive team – this is the opportunity for YOU! Our camp, a traditional outdoor summer day camp, serves youth to build relationships, try new things, make memories, and ensure camper safety all while having fun and acting as positive role models. We strive to build supportive and empowering teams to help all team members show up as their best and most authentic selves, so that you can learn, grow and thrive during your tenure at the Y. Counselors will be assigned to a unit/group of same-age campers that best fits their preferences, experiences and the needs of the camp. They will work with fellow counselors to manage campers, facilitate and participate in camp activities, and build valuable peer-to-peer connections.
Requirements
- Experience working or volunteering with youth in a recreation, or similar setting, preferred
- Knowledge of sports, outdoor recreation, and group activity facilitation
- Must be willing and able to obtain CPR & First Aid Certifications, or currently hold
- Must be available to attend camp trainings before and throughout camp season
- Able to bring a patient, caring, responsible, flexible and positive attitude to work
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead age-appropriate sports, recreational games, and adventure-based activities for campers
- Teach fundamental athletic skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and healthy competition
- Facilitate outdoor challenges, team-building exercises, and adventure activities that encourage confidence and leadership
- Supervise campers and ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive camp environment
- Prepare, organize, and maintain sports equipment, activity materials, and outdoor program spaces
- Encourage physical fitness, cooperation, resilience, and personal growth among campers
- Engage positively in camp life in a variety of weather and locations – indoors, outside, aquatics area, in the rain, summer heat, and beyond!
- Uphold the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Courage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
