Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor

Concord Recreation is seeking counselors for Summer Camp 2026. Counselors must love and embrace not only the camp environment but also the camp philosophy that campers come first, we work as a team, and summer is a time to play, learn, and grow. The primary responsibility of a Camp Counselor is to manage a group of 15-20 campers each day as they participate in various camp activities and events.

Counselors are responsible for campers’ physical and emotional safety and must ensure that campers are supported and welcomed at all times.

Pay range: $15.00 - $16.75/hour; starting pay based on qualifications. This is an hourly, part-time position, consisting of up to 37.5 hours per week.

• Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-4:00PM
• Program Date:
  June 15 - August 14, 2026
• Training Dates:
  • June 4 & 5, 2026 @5:30PM – 8:30PM
  • June 6, 2026 @8:30AM – 4:00PM
  • June 17, 2026 @4:15PM– 5:15PM
  • July 1, 2026 @4:15PM – 5:15PM

Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews and/or other assessments. All applicants will be notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.

Appointment of the final candidate will be contingent upon the results of pre-placement conditions including CORI and SORI checks. Costs of these pre-placement requirements will be borne by the Town.

The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. We value diversity and welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Department: Human Services - Recreation

Salary Grade: MISC 2

Reports To: Camp Director and Assistant Program Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Appointed By: Town Manager

Date: December 2024

Under the general supervision of the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Directors, Camp Counselors manage a group of 15-20 campers each day as they participate in various camp activities and events.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

• Work with campers grades K-6 with and without disabilities, in an outdoor day camp setting.
• Participate in all camp activities with the camp group including swimming, sports, art, science, music, free time, and field trips.
• Communicate with lead counselors, directors, specialists, nurse and parents regarding camper’s daily experiences.
• Enforce rules, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety of all children in attendance.
• Build relationships with campers to foster friendly, supportive and nurturing group dynamics.
• Maintain a practice of stewardship for recreation property including proper accounting and storage of all camp equipment.
• Other tasks as requested by the Camp Director or Recreation staff.

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• An easy‑going, fun‑loving personality.
• A desire and ability to work well in teams.
• An eagerness to receive feedback and willingness to develop leadership skills.
• A tremendous work ethic.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as take action as needed.
• Confidence and positive presence in both group and one‑on‑one settings.
• A personality and character that exudes leadership, flexibility, trustworthiness, creativity, energy, inspiration and positivity.

• Minimum two years of high school education; candidates pursuing a college degree in recreation, education, or related fields preferred.
• Experience participating in or working at a summer program or camp preferred.
• Must be 16 years of age or older (work permit needed if under 18).
• CPR and first aid certified (certification available during staff training).
• Available to work for the entire summer and be available for staff training, preferred.

Work is performed primarily outdoors during the summer months. May be subjected to moderate variations of temperature, noise, odors, etc. Work may be performed indoors in a relatively…