Summer Youth Camp Counselor
About the Organization
The Southern District YMCA has a long history of providing many communities throughout Southern New Hampshire with outstanding programs and services for youth. The Y’s Camp Lincoln is a traditional summer camp and outdoor education facility offering over 1500 campers the opportunity to engage in healthy activities. More than 750 children are enrolled in 15 before and after school sites through the Y’s child care programs. And just over two years ago, the Y opened the Exeter Area YMCA, a 33,000-square-foot multi-generational health and wellness center, which has seen membership growth that exceeds expectations. The Southern District YMCA is also currently exploring Phase 2 of a capital campaign to add a new aquatics facility to its Exeter location. The YMCA is currently seeking a new leader who will provide strong support for all aspects of the Y’s operations and strategic initiatives.
Mission Statement: Southern District YMCA (SDYMCA) provides opportunities for youth
development, healthy living and social responsibility in our southern New Hampshire community.
We achieve this by putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy
spirit, mind and body for all – regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race, ability, religion or
income.
Service Area & Demographics: SDYMCA serves the NH towns of Brentwood, Danville, East
Kingston, Exeter, Fremont, Hampstead, Hampton, Hampton Falls, Kensington, Kingston, Newton,
North Hampton, Plaistow, Raymond, Seabrook, and Stratham.
History: In 1926, YMCA Camp Lincoln began as a summer camp on Kingston Lake. Today,
summers are full of 1,500 campers aged 3-15 and a robust counselor-in-training program for 14-
15-year old’s. Year-round activities at Camp Lincoln include outdoor education, team-building
programs and weekend rentals serving an additional 11,000 people. YMCA School Age Child Care
operates 15 before and after school programs meeting HEPA standards and state licensing
requirements for 750 students. Exeter Area YMCA opened its doors in September 2015 to an
eager community. The 33,000 square feet facility serves over 6,300 members, averaging 400
daily.
About the Job
The YMCA's Camp Lincoln in Kingston NH is now hiring for the 2023 camp season!!!!
This is a great seasonal opportunity where you will enjoy the summer being outdoors, on a lake, doing fun activities and making money! As a Camp Counselor you will supervise juvenile campers and ensure their safety while providing high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for camp participants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Supervise young campers.
· Plans, leads, and implements camp programs for children.
· Maintains a schedule for camp participants.
· Ensures the cleanliness of the site.
· Lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, paddle boarding, crafting, etc).
· Mediates any campers’ disputes.
· Knows, enforces, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program.
· Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Must be 16+
· Familiarity with various camp activities.
· Patient and reliable.
· Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
· Organizational and communication skills.
· A love for children.
· Energetic and positive personality.
· Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management.
· Must maintain updated certifications of the job (CPR and First Aid/AED).
· Must successfully clear FBI and state criminal background checks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
· Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
· Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
· Ability to push, pull, bend and kneel regularly.
· Ability to work outdoors for entire shift, regardless of weather.
Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.