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Location

Dedham, Massachusetts

Salary

$15 / HOUR

Quick overview

Guide campers through activities to create a positive summer experience and foster new friendships. Maintain safety rules, model positive life skills, and manage camper behavior and personal belongings.

Requirements summary

Must be at least 16 years old with experience working with youth and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. Preference is given to candidates with backgrounds in performing arts or creative construction like LEGO.

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Job description

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!)