Summer Camp Counselor - Marblehead YMCA

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: LynchVan Otterloo YMCA - Marblehead, MA 01945 Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly Job Shift: Days Ready for the Ultimate Summer Job? ☀️ Summer 2026 Camp Staff – Marblehead YMCA It’s back—the summer camp job you’ve been waiting for! Starting pay of $17/hour and an unforgettable experience working with kids, outdoors, and alongside an incredible team. Don’t miss your chance to land one of the best summer jobs on the North Shore. Don't forget, NO NIGHTS & WEEKENDS!!!

Do you love being active and outdoors? Enjoy working with children? Want a FUN, meaningful summer job that builds leadership skills—without nights or weekends? This could be the perfect fit for you!

About the Opportunity:

The YMCA of the North Shore is hiring energetic, reliable, and enthusiastic Camp Counselors for Summer 2026 at our Marblehead locations. Choose your summer adventure:

🌊 Children’s Island (Marblehead) Spend your summer on a one-of-a-kind island in Marblehead Harbor—complete with a daily ferry ride on the Hannah Glover! This rustic ocean oasis offers swimming, sailing, wakeboarding, kayaking, environmental science with our Island Rangers program, arts & crafts, gaga pit, and more.

🏕️ Marblehead YMCA Day Camp

• Support a dynamic day camp program by leading gymnastics, sports, swimming, and engaging group activities that create lasting memories for campers.

Where will YOU spend your summer? What You’ll Do

As a Camp Counselor, you will:

• Lead games, activities, and outdoor adventures
• Create a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for campers
• Support youth development through teamwork, creativity, and fun

Stay engaged, energetic, and proactive throughout the day

• Help make every camper’s summer unforgettable

Why Work at the Y? Gain valuable leadership, communication, and teamwork skills

• Build experience that looks great on your resume

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children Enjoy a summer full of fun, friendships, and memories FREE YMCA membership with access to fitness facilities and programs This is more than a summer job—it’s a chance to grow, lead, and make a difference. How to Apply Be prepared to provide at least 3 personal or professional references

Your application is complete once you receive a submission confirmation Apply today and be part of an unforgettable Summer 2026 with the YMCA of the North Shore!

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.