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!

Job Summary

Hill House is seeking an energetic, focused and enthusiastic individual to work with and help mentor our Leaders in Training group of 13-15 year olds for our 2023 Summer Camps. This positive role model will have energy to spare, love to teach, create, be animated and are contagiously fun— all while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for our campers.

L.I.T. Counselor (13-15 year olds)
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Counselors work with 13-15 year olds and report to the Day Camp Team Leader. The LIT Counselor will ensure the safety of campers at all times, supervise and actively integrate this group while training them in all aspects of the day-- having them assist in planning and leading activities, help out on field trips and set an example for campers by maintaining a good attitude— ideally preparing them to be counselors themselves, and gain a sense of leadership, during their weeks with us this summer.

• This is a 35 hour per week position, Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm with 4:00-4:30pm included for daily prep time.
• Mandatory staff meetings are held every Wednesday from 4:00 to 4:30 pm.

Summer Dates

• Mandatory staff training will be offered between June 10 - June 14 (paid at $10/hour).
• Camp will run until August 30th
• *Camp will not meet on June 19 or July 4.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure that campers are safe at all times.
• Supervise campers in your group during all aspects of the day.
• Work with the Day Camp Team Leader and Program Manager to design a curriculum for the week.
• 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.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a short summary for what would make you a great mentor to help develop our LITs each week this summer.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person