Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Junior Camp Counselor (1st Grade to 3rd Grade)
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School - Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
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Junior Camp Counselor (1st Grade to 3rd Grade)
Seasonal Cambridge, MA, US 10 days ago Requisition ID: 1108 Salary Range: Start Date: June 16, 2025 (training nights on June 10th, 11th, 12th) Reports to: Director of Extended Year Services Job Summary: BB&N is seeking Summer Camp Counselors for Summer Camp 2025. Group Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Group Counselor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and safely guiding campers in their personal growth, daily living skills, and to their daily activities. Our Junior Camp is made up of 1st through 3rd grade campers. As a Junior Camp Counselor, we provide emotional support and positive reinforcement, encouraging social skills, teamwork, and conflict resolution to all of our kiddie campers. We hire both Head Counselors (College graduates or older) and Junior Counselors (must be 17 years of age) for this role. Candidates must be dedicated, responsible, and eager to make everyday fun at camp. Responsibilities: Participate in developing and implementing high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for campers within BB&N’s mission. Supervise campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff. Positively represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members. Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, dietary restrictions/allergies, and daily attendance. Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program. Skills and Competencies: The ideal candidate should have some experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field. In addition, the candidate: Must be 17 years of age Must be available for training sessions on the nights of June 10th, 11th, and 12th. Education and First Aid and CPR certification, preferred. Physical Requirements: Some physical requirements of a general Counselor position could be endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs. To Apply: Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List. Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.
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Seasonal Cambridge, MA, US 10 days ago Requisition ID: 1108 Salary Range: Start Date: June 16, 2025 (training nights on June 10th, 11th, 12th) Reports to: Director of Extended Year Services Job Summary: BB&N is seeking Summer Camp Counselors for Summer Camp 2025. Group Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Group Counselor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and safely guiding campers in their personal growth, daily living skills, and to their daily activities. Our Junior Camp is made up of 1st through 3rd grade campers. As a Junior Camp Counselor, we provide emotional support and positive reinforcement, encouraging social skills, teamwork, and conflict resolution to all of our kiddie campers. We hire both Head Counselors (College graduates or older) and Junior Counselors (must be 17 years of age) for this role. Candidates must be dedicated, responsible, and eager to make everyday fun at camp. Responsibilities: Participate in developing and implementing high-quality educational and recreational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for campers within BB&N’s mission. Supervise campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being. Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff. Positively represent the camp when interacting with parents or community members. Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, dietary restrictions/allergies, and daily attendance. Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program. Skills and Competencies: The ideal candidate should have some experience in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or in a related field. In addition, the candidate: Must be 17 years of age Must be available for training sessions on the nights of June 10th, 11th, and 12th. Education and First Aid and CPR certification, preferred. Physical Requirements: Some physical requirements of a general Counselor position could be endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs. To Apply: Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List. Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.
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