What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Buddies Program Director position at Town of Medway?
JOB POSTING
PARKS AND RECREATION
SUMMER BUDDIES PROGRAM DIRECTOR
The Town of Medway’s Parks and Recreation department are looking for an experienced, patient, knowledgeable, and energetic staff member to serve as the Director for the Summer Buddies day program. The schedule will be from July 6, 2026 – August 7, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., with one week of training the week of June 29, 2026.
Responsibilities Include: Planning all facets of the program, including theme days/weeks. Leading meeting of staff and campers. Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of staff. Creating activities that will be fun, educational, and developmentally appropriate for camp. Interacts frequently with parents and guardians of campers during drop-off and pick-up. Assists with organizing schedules and groups for each session. Relates programs, concerns, etc. to the Parks and Recreation Director. Instructing staff on how to implement plans for the week and gives guidance on working with campers and parents. Act as a social role model for all children at camp and staff. Enforce Summer Buddies regulations and policies to assure safety of all children in attendance. Must be able to solve problems and stay calm with children as well as their parents. Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity. Must attend all preseason training and every day the program is running.
Qualifications: Must be a college graduate, experience working with ages 3.6 to 6 years old in a camp or school environment, teacher certification preferred, CPR and first aid certification required. (CPR and First Aid Training provided during staff training).
Please email your application and resume to: choule@medwayma.gov
or send to: Human Resource Coordinator, 155 Village St. Medway, MA 02053
Date of Posting: January 12, 2026
Dates of Training: June 29, 2026 – July 2, 2026
Dates for Program: July 6, 2026 – August 7, 2026
Salary: $25.00/hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Town of Medway is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Town of Medway is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25