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Massachusetts State Job Bank Junior Camp Counselor in Amherst, Massachusetts
AMHERST Junior Camp Counselor POSITION OVERVIEW: Junior Camp Counselors assist in implementing summer day camp programming. Responsible for creating a positive and safe environment for campers, and assisting in the planning and implementation of interesting and exciting educational and recreational activities. Forty (40) hours per week, Monday - Friday, beginning June 30, 2025 thru August 15, 2025. GENERAL DUTIES: Assists in leading, guiding and directing activities of small groups of campers between the ages of 5-12 years of age, in compliance with required staffing ratios, for Amherst Recreation Fun in the Sun Camps. Responsible for providing safe and high-quality summer recreational day camp experiences and a positive atmosphere for campers. Works cooperatively with other staff to plan and implement interesting and exciting educational and recreational activities for campers. Works cooperatively with campers and any assigned Special Needs Counselors, in order to aid the participation of campers with special needs. Completes and submits accident and incident reports in a timely fashion. Assists in identifying equipment and other materials required for camp. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be 16 years of age or older Minimum 4 weeks experience attending a camp Demonstrated experience working with children in small groups Ability to plan activities for and supervise groups of children. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including patience, an outgoing and enthusiastic personality, and a willingness to serve. Must be available to work the at least 4 weeks of summer day camps (5 days a week) and attend a pre-camp training session days prior to the first day of camp. Junior Counselors are also required to work part of the day/evening on July 3rd PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference is given to former participants of a CIT program. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully pass the (CORI) history/juvenile record history as well as a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background checks. For full job description please see website.