Summer Camp Counselor -Plaistow YMCA

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Plaistow Community YMCA - Plaistow, NH 03865 Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly Job Shift: Days 🌞 Make Summer 2026 Unforgettable at the Plaistow YMCA! 🌞 Now Hiring: Summer Camp Counselors Are you ready for a summer filled with adventure, laughter, and making a real difference in children’s lives? The Plaistow YMCA is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and caring Summer Camp Counselors to join our team for Summer 2026!

🌈 About Our Summer Camps

Plaistow YMCA Summer Camp provides a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children build confidence, form lasting friendships, and create lifelong memories. Our programs include:

🏕 Half-Day Pre-K Camp (Ages 4–5) – A gentle introduction to camp with age-appropriate activities, play, and social development 🏕 Camp Kelly Brook (Ages 5-12) - Traditional Summer Camp 🏕 CIT Camp (Counselors-in-Training) – Designed to help older youth develop leadership skills and prepare for future counselor roles

Campers enjoy sports, gymnastics, archery, games, and creative activities—and every day brings something new! 🎯 What You’ll Do

As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will:

• Lead and supervise fun, age-appropriate activities
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive camp environment

Encourage teamwork, confidence, and healthy social skills

• Support daily programs including sports, gymnastics, archery, and games

Serve as a positive role model, upholding the Y’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility 📅 Schedule & Commitment Monday–Friday Seasonal Summer Position – Summer 2026 ⭐ What We’re Looking For A passion for working with children and youth

Experience in camps, childcare, sports, or education (preferred):

Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to lead activities while prioritizing camper safety 💙 Why Work at the Y? Gain valuable leadership and youth development experience

• Build lasting friendships and make a meaningful impact

Work in a fun, active, and supportive environment 👉 Apply today and be part of an unforgettable Summer 2026 at the Plaistow YMCA!

Qualifications:

If you are looking to expand your resume and develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, this may be the summer job opportunity for you! Camp Counselors must be a minimum of 16 years of age Preferred work schedule is Monday-Friday (5 days) throughout the camp season, 8am-5pm Must have reliable transportation to ensure the ability to commute to and arrive at camp on time daily

Mandatory Spring training will be required - save the date of May 16th, 2025 ***Please note that additional documents and training will be required upon employment.*** The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran's status.