Dedham Health and Athletic is looking to hire innovative, energetic, and hard-working role models to create the best summer ever!
Camp Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (actual shifts will vary)
Camp Dates: 6/8/26 (Mon) - 8/28/26 (Fri) - (actual start/end date will vary) (additionally, an orientation/CPR training date) *****Must be available to work until August 28th, 2026******
We are primarily seeking motivated high school students who enjoy working with kids and are looking for a fun and active summer job.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with youth (or experience being a camp counselor at any type of camp)
- Previous experience in theater, drama, or performing arts is preferred but not required (either professionally or through education).
- Previous experience with LEGO Building or related creative construction activities is preferred but not required (ex. robotics, architecture).
- Must be 16+
- Able to work outside for 8 hours a day in a variety of summer weather conditions
- Emotionally mature, responsible, and punctual
- Team player and willing to work hard
- Outgoing, assertive and friendly
- Ability to take direction from leaders
- Ability to take initiative
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Create a magical summer for campers by guiding them through new activities and creating an environment where they can build new friendships.
- Redirect campers to follow camp-appropriate behavior.
- Maintain rules for safety.
- Be a role model. We expect our camp staff to use child-appropriate language and model important life skills such as a growth mindset, kindness, and curiosity.
- Actively participating with the campers at all times.
- Help campers keep track of their personal possessions (water bottles, backpacks, shoes, etc.).
- Follow a schedule and keep structure in your group.
WORKING AT CAMP IS FOR YOU IF....
- You love kids!
- You are quick to come up with ways to keep campers entertained with activities, games, or conversation topics.
- You don't want a desk job
- You are motivated to help campers learn new things about themselves and the world around them.
- You love variety. (Each day at camp is unique!)
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