Camp Specialist - Sports and Games

Camp Specialist - Sports and Games Overview

This role at Camp Three Rivers is a very multi‑faceted, fast paced position. The Sports and Games Specialist must love and embrace the camp environment and our philosophy that campers come first, we work as a team, and summer is a time to play, learn, and grow. The Specialist will develop and implement all relevant activity plans and ensure they are skill and age appropriate for all camp groups.

Many campers attend for multiple weeks each summer; the Specialist should create fresh and engaging plans for all 8 weeks without much repetition.

Pay range: $15.75 - $24.25 /hour; starting pay based on qualifications. This is an hourly, part‑time position, up to 37.5 hours per week.

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–4:00 PM

Program Date:
June 16 – August 15, 2025

Training Dates:
June 5 & 6, 2025 @5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, June 7, 2025 @8:30 am – 4:00 pm, June 18, 2025 @4:15 pm – 5:15 pm, July 2, 2025 @4:15 pm–5:15 pm

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, Recreation Supervisor

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Appointed by:
Town Manager

Date:
December 2024

Under the supervision of the Camp Director, the Camp Specialist will develop and prepare activities that are skill and age‑appropriate for all camp groups.

• Actively work with campers grades K‑6 with and without disabilities in an outdoor day camp setting.
• Develop lesson plans for all 8 weeks of camp. The Specialist will run 3‑6 program sessions a day and is expected to have lesson plans that are appropriate for each age group each day.
• Create, analyse and implement art‑specific activities that are engaging and make use of the entire 30‑45 minute time block allotted per group.
• Explore multiple mediums of art over the summer, including painting, clay, puppets, etc., and vary activities based on camper interest.
• Act as part of the Leadership Team at camp: participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, themed dress‑up days, field trips, etc. Set a mature and responsible example for the staff.
• Inventory equipment prior to the start of summer camp.
• Oversee the arts and crafts equipment and maintain its storage throughout the summer, keeping the art space tidy at all times.
• Interact with and work as a team player with other staff, participants, and participants’ families/caregivers.

• Exudes leadership, flexibility, trustworthiness, creativity, energy, inspiration, and positivity.
• Eager to receive feedback and develop leadership skills.
• Shows a tremendous work ethic.
• Works autonomously and takes action as needed.
• Has confidence and a positive presence in both group and one‑on‑one settings.
• Has excellent communication, time‑management, and organisational skills.

• Currently enrolled in a high‑school arts program or pursuing a degree in art or a similar field, preferred.
• Prior experience working at a summer camp, preferred.
• Experience teaching or running art programs, 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 in…