Camp Counselor - Camp Knickerbocker; Boothbay

Position Summary

Make Memories. Build Skills. Have the Best Summer Ever! Looking for a summer job that actually feels like summer? Camp K in Boothbay is hiring Camp Counselors who are ready for adventure, leadership, and a whole lot of fun. If you love working with kids, being outdoors, and creating unforgettable experiences, this is your chance to turn your summer into something meaningful.

Position Summary:

Make Memories. Build Skills. Have the Best Summer Ever! Looking for a summer job that actually feels like summer? Camp K in Boothbay is hiring Camp Counselors who are ready for adventure, leadership, and a whole lot of fun. If you love working with kids, being outdoors, and creating unforgettable experiences, this is your chance to turn your summer into something meaningful.

As a Camp Counselor, you’ll be the heart of the camp experience. You’ll:

• Lead and participate in daily camp activities like games, crafts, outdoor adventures, and special events
• Create a welcoming and fun environment where every camper feels they belong
• Build positive relationships with campers and fellow staff
• Serve as a role model by demonstrating teamwork, responsibility, and enthusiasm
• Help campers try new things, gain confidence, and make lifelong memories

Camp Knickerbocker is a classic summer camp experience set in the beautiful Boothbay area—think fresh air, friendships, laughter, and days filled with energy and purpose. No two days are the same, and the impact you’ll make lasts far beyond the summer.

High school graduates or college students who are energetic, reliable, and ready to lead.

• Leadership and communication skills that look great on resumes and college applications
• Training, support, and mentorship from experienced YMCA staff
• Lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories
• The satisfaction of making a real difference in kids’ lives

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit to strengthen the community.

• Commits to the YMCA’s mission, vision and values to promote healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development.
• Works with supervisor to create and implement procedures and/or programs and/or curriculum.
• Works with program participants and volunteers to deliver safe, quality programming while adhering to all standards.
• Assists supervisor in creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere where campers feel supported as they develop confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Supervise and actively engages with participants with a patient and kind demeanor, fostering appropriate behavior management, and embracing working with youth in quick-to-change environments.
• Promptly shares any camper related concerns or behavioral issues with supervisor to ensure participants well being
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and connects participants to the YMCA.
• Maintains a clean and safe program environment.
• As a Mandated Reporter, recognizes signs of abuse or neglect and reports to supervisor and the appropriate authorities.

Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, run, bend, and lift.
• The employee is also required to use hands and fingers to operate a standard computer keyboard or tablet; use a computer, mouse, printer, and copier; and speak and hear using a telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee will lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• The employee must have the ability to transition from indoor and outdoor environments and withstand drastic changes in temperature and weather.

The work environment…