Summer Camp CIT Counselor (Campers Ages 14-15)

Looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Summer Camp team for the Summer of 2026 to lead our 14-15 year old campers in leadership development and an unforgettable camp experience! 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Camp Management, the Camp Counselor  is responsible for carrying out all duties related to his/her assigned program in a manner consistent with the aims of the Old Colony YMCA. The Camp Counselor will uphold and, role model for Junior Counselors, the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities will reflect the mission of the Old Colony YMCA, and the regulating agency. The Camp Counselor will role model and display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty, and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.

JOB FUNCTION:

1. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist with maintaining appropriate paperwork for children’s files.
• Crisis Intervention
• Assist with organization, planning, and scheduling.
• Plan and lead daily activities.
• Ensure a fun and safe environment
• Ensure an appropriate ratio at all times
• Ensure checklists are completed daily
• Adhere to all DPH regulations and Old Colony YMCA policies and procedures

1. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all fiscal policies as outlined by the Association

1. FACITLITY/HOUSEKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that a sanitary healthy environment is maintained
• Be familiar with emergency procedures
• Ensure checklists are completed daily

1. INTERDIVISIONAL/COMMUNITY/ VOLUNTEER/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in public relations events sponsored by the Old Colony Y.

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of physical examination every two years
• Negative Mantoux TB test
• Immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella
• Certification of good health from a physician
• Must be able to walk around camp as well as stand a majority of the camp day.
• Must be able to sit, bend, stoop etc.