Summer Camp Counselor -Plaistow YMCA

YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INC•Plaistow, NH

2d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

🌞 Make Summer 2026 Unforgettable at the Plaistow YMCA! 🌞 Now Hiring: Summer Camp Counselors Are you ready for a summer filled with adventure, laughter, and making a real difference in children’s lives? The Plaistow YMCA is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and caring Summer Camp Counselors to join our team for Summer 2026! 🌈 About Our Summer Camps Plaistow YMCA Summer Camp provides a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children build confidence, form lasting friendships, and create lifelong memories. Our programs include: 🏕 Half-Day Pre-K Camp (Ages 4–5) – A gentle introduction to camp with age-appropriate activities, play, and social development 🏕 Camp Kelly Brook (Ages 5-12) - Traditional Summer Camp 🏕 CIT Camp (Counselors-in-Training) – Designed to help older youth develop leadership skills and prepare for future counselor roles Campers enjoy sports, gymnastics, archery, games, and creative activities—and every day brings something new! 🎯 What You’ll Do As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will: Lead and supervise fun, age-appropriate activities Create a safe, positive, and inclusive camp environment Encourage teamwork, confidence, and healthy social skills Support daily programs including sports, gymnastics, archery, and games Serve as a positive role model, upholding the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility 📅 Schedule & Commitment Monday–Friday Seasonal Summer Position – Summer 2026 ⭐ What We’re Looking For A passion for working with children and youth Experience in camps, childcare, sports, or education (preferred) Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to lead activities while prioritizing camper safety 💙 Why Work at the Y? Gain valuable leadership and youth development experience Build lasting friendships and make a meaningful impact Work in a fun, active, and supportive environment 👉 Apply today and be part of an unforgettable Summer 2026 at the Plaistow YMCA! Qualifications If you are looking to expand your resume and develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, this may be the summer job opportunity for you! Camp Counselors must be a minimum of 16 years of age Preferred work schedule is Monday-Friday (5 days) throughout the camp season, 8am-5pm Must have reliable transportation to ensure the ability to commute to and arrive at camp on time daily Mandatory Spring training will be required - save the date of May 16th, 2025 Please note that additional documents and training will be required upon employment. The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran's status.

Requirements

A passion for working with children and youth
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to lead activities while prioritizing camper safety
Camp Counselors must be a minimum of 16 years of age
Must have reliable transportation to ensure the ability to commute to and arrive at camp on time daily
Mandatory Spring training will be required - save the date of May 16th, 2025
Please note that additional documents and training will be required upon employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in camps, childcare, sports, or education (preferred)
Preferred work schedule is Monday-Friday (5 days) throughout the camp season, 8am-5pm

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise fun, age-appropriate activities
Create a safe, positive, and inclusive camp environment
Encourage teamwork, confidence, and healthy social skills
Support daily programs including sports, gymnastics, archery, and games
Serve as a positive role model, upholding the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility