Come and spend a summer in the heart of Boston! Hill House is a non-profit community center that runs year-round athletic, recreational and enrichment program for local families. Located in Beacon Hill, we are fortunate to operate out of "the Firehouse"-- our main camp space, and also permit use of the Boston Common and Ebersol field locations. Regular time outside and weekly field trips that take you all over the Greater Boston area will give you a great way to spend a wonderful summer in the city in 2024!

This position is ideal for current and prospective college students!

Job Summary

Hill House is seeking energetic, focused and enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with children ages 3-5 years or 5-12 years for both our 2023 Summer Camps. Our counselors have energy to spare, love to play, create, be animated and are contagiously fun— all while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for our campers.

***Specialist roles may be available! Please note if you have experience instructing sports, art, music, theater, film, or STEM in your application!***

Day Camp Counselors (for 5-12 year olds) - 35 hours per week

• Day Camp Counselors work with 5-12 year-olds and report to the Day Camp Team Leader. Day Camp Counselors ensure the safety of campers at all times, supervise and actively participate with campers during all aspects of the day, assist in planning and leading activities, help out at the swimming pool and set an example for campers by maintaining a good attitude—all while keeping up the enthusiasm of 5-10 campers in a group.
• This is a 35 hour per week position, Monday-Friday. Shifts vary be week from as early as 8:00am to as late as 5:30pm but normally somewhere in-between.
• Mandatory staff meetings are held every Wednesday from 4:15 to 4:45 pm.

Kiddie Kamp Counselors (for 3-5 year olds) - 27.5 hours per week

• Day Camp Counselors work with 3-5 year-olds and report to the Kiddie Kamp Team Leader. Kiddie Kamp Counselors ensure the safety of campers at all times, closely supervise and actively participate with campers during all aspects of the day, assist in planning and leading activities, help walk campers through the streets to the park or fields, engage with campers at the splash pad—all while keeping up the enthusiasm of 5-10 campers in a group.
• This is a 27.5 hour per week position, Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 1:30pm each day.

Leader in Training Counselor 35 Hours per week

• This is a 35 hour per week position, Monday-Friday. Shifts vary be week from as early as 8:00am to as late as 5:30pm but normally somewhere in-between.
• Mandatory staff meetings are held every Wednesday from 4:15 to 4:45 pm.
• The LIT Counselor works with a group of eight 13-15 years old's and creates programming that develops the teen's leadership skills and opportunities.

Summer Dates

• Mandatory staff training will be offered between June 10 - June 14 (paid at $10/hour).
• Camp will run June 17 - August 30th
• *Camp will not meet on Juneteenth or July 4th

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure that campers are safe at all times.
• Supervise campers in your group during all aspects of the day.
• Assist in teaching or leading activities.
• Maintain active participation with campers at all times.
• Identify and meet campers’ individual needs; seek assistance when necessary.
• Set a good example for campers by maintaining a good attitude; remember, you are a role model!
• Maintain positive and open relationships with campers, the staff team, and parents.
• Promote a healthy, safe, supportive and exciting camp environment.
• Have fun!

Qualifications and Skills

• Prior experience at camp a plus.
• Strong desire and proven ability to work with children in a camp setting.
• Ability to lead activities and supervise groups of 4-10 campers in your group.
• Ability to relate to campers and other staff as part of a team.
• Strong character including but not limited to a sense of humor, enthusiasm, maturity and patience.
• Reliability, punctuality and availability throughout the summer.
• Possess unique skills or talents that will bring originality and excitement to the camp.

To Apply

Please send through a resume and cover letter describing why you would be a good fit for a camp counselor position at Hill House and more about your relevant background. jkelly@hillhouseboston.org

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $412.00 - $550.00 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a brief summary of any experience you have working with at camps, with children, teaching or instructing.
• Are you over 18 years old?
• Which camp are you applying for? Day Camp (5-12 year olds), Kiddie Kamp (3-5 year olds) or the Leaders in Training (ages 13-15)?

Please note Kiddie Kamp runs for 5.5 hour shifts each week day. Day Camp/LIT Counselors have 3 different shifts which are each 7.5 hours/day

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person