Travel & Service Program Camp Counselor

Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA•Becket, MA

42d•$510 - $550

About The Position

Our Travel and Service Program provides extended travel opportunities abroad to participants who have completed 10th grade. The Becket Travel & Service Program Camp Counselor is expected to arrive on June 08, 2026, and must be able to work through August 22, 2026, or later unless otherwise agreed upon. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Requirements

TSP leaders must have previous experience working with youth/teens and experience with international and domestic travel
Must be able to provide proof of a physical within the last 18 months and proof that you are up to date on all required immunizations
Must be qualified/able to travel abroad and have a valid passport to qualify for an international position.
Willingness and ability to complete a Wilderness First Aid training course (provided by BCCYMCA) and a Lifeguard Training course, if applicable
Must be able to provide proof of a physical within the last 18 months and proof that you are up to date on all required immunizations.
Under Massachusetts state law, our campus is a drug- and alcohol-free zone. No one, regardless of legal age, is permitted to consume alcohol or drugs including nicotine or tobacco products (including e-cigarettes) on the Becket-Chimney Corners properties.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are 21 or older are strongly preferred, but some positions may have flexibility
Prior experience with one of our programs or with another camp program is preferred
Outdoor living and camping skills, as well as the ability to speak Spanish, Japanese, and/or Swedish, are a plus.

Responsibilities

TSP Leaders will co-lead an international travel and service program (ICEP) for our teen population focusing on leadership development, service-learning, and environmental/cultural exploration.
Programs will start and end at Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA, but the majority of the time will be spent traveling away from camp.
2026 program destinations: Chile, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Spain, & Uruguay.
All trip experiences include travel, interaction with teens/youth, service projects, and cultural learning experiences.
Trips may also include camping, hiking, and food preparation.
Trip leaders will live and travel with program participants and support them to have positive, healthy, and growth-producing experiences.
Leaders will be responsible for facilitating the program's core components, including a leadership training program.
In addition, leaders will work with the administrative team to coordinate trip details and carry out risk management policies and procedures.