WE ARE HIRING FOR SUMMER 2024!
Camp Whirlygig is excited to enter into its second year at the Wenham Museum in partnership with the Wenham Village Improvement Society (WVIS). Our counselors and staff are the heartbeat of our child-centered camp experience. We employ individuals who: love spending time with young children, are creative, imaginative and energetic, have a growth mindset, and can commit to the full camp season.
2024 DATES OF EMPLOYMENT
Staff Orientation: Sun. June 23 – Thur. June 30, 2024.
Sunday is for any staff who require CPR/First Aid training or renewal.
Camp Whirlygig Day Camp Dates: Mon. – Fri., July 1st – August 9th, 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. No camp on July 4th and July 5th.
Job Title: Athletics Director
- Athletics, specifically tennis and pickleball: The campers will utilize nearby tennis courts and fields. The ideal candidate will have recent experience playing or coaching a sport. College students majoring in physical education, or a related field, are encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $18 – $22/hour
Role: Activity directors have proven expertise in the activities they lead. They are passionate about sharing what they know with others, especially children. They have patience and the ability to instruct even the most reluctant learner.
Job Duties:
- Design and lead a specialized activity.
- Differentiate instruction for a variety of ages and abilities.
- Communicate supply needs for their activity.
- Communicate with and provide guidance to counselors and campers.
- Assist with other camp duties, such as lunch coverage and special Friday events, if needed to maintain staff/camper ratios and safety.
Qualifications:
- Relevant teaching or camp experience
- Strong organizational skills, ability to collaborate effectively, and an appreciation for teaching the whole child
- Demonstrated expertise in the activity they lead
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with children, families, and staff
- Bachelor’s degree (or currently enrolled in a degree granting program) preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Camp staff must commit to working all six weeks of camp and the staff orientation week.
- Camp staff must have high energy and want to grow professionally.
- Activity Directors must have proven experience in leading groups of children and documented experience in the activity area.
- Camp staff must attend a comprehensive staff orientation before camp begins to embrace the Camp Whirlygig core program and values and build a cohesive staff team who work in the best interest of the campers at all times. Orientation includes health and safety protocols, risk management, behavior management, intentional program design, emergency procedures, use of resources, care of equipment, and overall knowledge of camp procedures.
- A background check, including a Massachusetts CORI, SORI, and National Sex Offender Public Registry is required.
- Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
- Preferred: CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
- Experience in a similar role preferred, but not required.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
- Develop and strengthen your skills while working in a collaborative environment.
- Experience the joy of seeing the world through the eyes of children.
- Competitive compensation (see each position for specific details).
- 3 staff shirts provided.
- Camp staff children attend camp at a reduced rate of 80% off tuition.
