Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro is looking for Camp Assistants to work approximately 30 hours a week as summer camp counselors. The position is supported and supervised by the Program Director & Youth Development Professionals. Pay starts at $17/hour (potentially higher for experienced folks). Our biggest criteria is that our counselors are excited to spend time outside with kids for each day!
Summer camp runs for 6 weeks at Hilltop Montessori School in West Brattleboro on weekdays (Monday through Friday) from 9am – 3pm. Campers are ages 5 – 11 years old, in grades K-5. The first session begins July 6 & the program ends August 14.
There is a mandatory paid orientation tentatively scheduled for June 29 – July 2. Anyone working with us will be required to go through a background check and finger printing, paid for by the organization.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the team to implement the activities for the program.
- Create a welcoming environment for children and families.
- Be positive & engaging to ensure kids receive a quality, encouraging experience.
- Ensure a healthy and safe environment, ensuring facilities, equipment, and supplies are maintained.
- Exercise sound judgment when working with children, staff, and families.
- Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff to interpret and embody organizational mission, program objectives, and standards.
Preferred skills, qualifications, and attributes:
- Must have transportation or the ability to get to Hilltop Montessori School in Brattleboro
- Must have a clean criminal history check
- Must be fingerprinted upon acceptance of the position
- Must have a current CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain a certification
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, or must be currently enrolled if 18 years of age or under
- Previous experience working with children
How to Apply
Submit résumé accompanied by cover letter to the Program Director at shaliq@bgcbrattleboro.org
