Camp Lead at Camp Boroughs (Westborough, MA)

Do you want summer 2025 to be the best summer ever? If so, please read about this opportunity!
Camp Description

Day camp at Boroughs Family Branch YMCA located in Westborough, MA.

Job Description

Do you enjoy working with children and planning fun and engaging activities for children? Are you looking to create a summer filled with fun for youth in the community? If so, please consider applying and joining our Summer Camp Team at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA!

Summer Camp runs from June 16th, 2025 - August 22nd, 2025. Working hours are Monday - Friday, from 7:30am - 5:30pm. Camp staff are required to attend weekly staff meetings on Thursday nights throughout the summer a5 5:30 pm. 

Mandatory Camp Training dates (subject to change): May 31st, June 1st, June 7th, June 8th

Under the supervision of the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director, the Camp Lead is responsible for helping to plan and implement camp program, identify, and meet camper needs, lead and support camp groups as needed, while maintaining YMCA day camp standards and DPH standards.

Location: Boroughs Family Branch YMCA, 4 Valente Drive, Westborough MA

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary--SUMMER SEASONAL

Schedule: 40 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Pay: $18.00 per hour. Plus, access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA Employees & Employee Assistance Program available

If you are qualified and interested in the position, we encourage you to submit your online application with your interview availability today!

About Us:

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts provides an environment that reflects, respects, and celebrates our differences and the richness of diversity, resulting in strengthening the foundation of community through our pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is made up of our 6 branches throughout Worcester County: Central Community Branch (Worcester, MA), Greendale Family Branch (Worcester, MA), Boroughs Family Branch (Westborough, MA), Montachusett Community Branch (Fitchburg, MA), Leominster Community Branch (Leominster, MA), and Tri Community Branch (Southbridge, MA). 

Qualifications
  • Current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications
  • Desire and Ability to work with children indoors, outdoors, and in the pools.
  • Ability to assist in teaching an activity.
  • Ability to relate to one’s peer group.
  • Good character, integrity, and adaptability
  • Have reliable transportation to get to camp on time on a regular basis.
  • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
  • At least 17 years of age
Essential Functions
  • Work with Camp Leadership to create camp curriculum and organizing items needed for activities
  • Supervise & ensure the safety of all campers
  • Facilitate and lead camp activities including: sports, games, arts & crafts, swimming, and field trips
  • Keep attendance of all campers and make sure you know where campers are at all times
  • Follow emergency procedures when necessary including CPR/AED/First Aid when needed
  • Assist in camper pick up and drop off in the mornings & afternoons
  • Communicate in a respectful & friendly manner when needed to parents/guardian of campers
  • Assist with clean up, setting up/taking down equipment, and encourage campers to pick up after themselves
  • Model YMCA values like caring, honesty & respect and build positive rapport with campers
  • Other duties as assigned
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential
  • Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment
Required Certifications
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certification required within the first 30 days of hire