Camp Joy: Counselor
US-MA-Boston
City of Boston
Req #: 29532
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: THIS IS A TEMPORARY SUMMER-ONLY POSITION. As a member of the Camp Joy Staff and under the supervision of the Assistant Supervisor, the Camp Joy Counselor is responsible to assist the Assistant Supervisor in all aspects of the Camp Joy program. Responsibilities: * Responsible for one or more children for an entire day. This involves feeding, changing clothes (diapers) if needed, moving campers from activity to activity, meeting the child at the bus, and returning the child to the proper bus at the end of the day. * Responsible for helping other counselors or campers in the group who may need assistance throughout the day. * Participate in all swimming activities. * Assist in cleanup at the end of the day. * Must assist as requested in record keeping and report writing. * Attend all meetings and trainings as required. * All other duties are assigned by the Assistant Supervisor or designee. * Act as a role model to campers and counselors-in-training, modeling appropriate attitudes and behaviors. * Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: * Must be 18 years of age or older. * Must have two (2) years of experience working with children, with and without disabilities. * Must have knowledge of group activity organization and be capable of working with children with and without disabilities. * Must have a basic understanding of disabilities. * Must have current First Aid & CPR Certificates. * Ability to participate in a variety of activities, including swimming. * Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED This position has received a waiver from the Boston Residency Commission establishing a temporary moratorium on the City of Boston Residency Ordinance for a period of three years, ending January 4, 2027. Terms: Anticipated Start Date: July 7, 2025 Anticipated End Date: August 8, 2025 Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/Non-Graded Hourly Rate: $25/hr Hours per week: 30
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