Summer Camp Counselor

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of BOSTON

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for assisting in the daily delivery of a wide variety of developmentally appropriate programs and activities. The individual in this role assists in the creation of a fun, engaging camp program by participating in all summer camp activities and ensuring that campers actively participate in camp programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the daily delivery of a wide variety of developmentally appropriate programs and activities.
• Assist in the supervision and discipline of campers participating in programs and services within the designated program areas as well as throughout the camp/clubhouse as deemed appropriate.
• Participate in collaborative programs, events, and field trips with staff from other clubhouse groups, staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
• Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
• Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the camp/program area(s). Maintain a safe and clean camp/program area.
• Travel between sites and to activities as needed.
• Other related duties as specified by Directors.

GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff are expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be or become CPR and First Aid certified.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work evening and weekend shifts, flexibility to work extended hours

Preferred

• High School degree or GED
• Experience working with children/youth

TRAVEL

• Travel between sites and to activities as needed

START DATE

June 22, 2026 – summer seasonal position (desired start date yet position open until filled)

LOCATION

South Boston, MA (Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club)

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary - $21/hour-$23/hour - commensurate with experience; along with a great work environment

TO APPLY

Please complete an online application at https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/. Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.