Work at Fessenden Summer Camps
Working with children at Fessenden is an enriching and rewarding way to spend your summer. You will give a lot of yourself, and you will get it back in return. It’s hard work, fun work, and fulfilling work. You will learn about kids and you will learn about yourself. You will grow in ways that you expect and in ways that you never imagined. Be outside, make great friends, and have a great time!
If this sounds like something you are interested in, then we would love to hear from you!
Summer 2025 Openings
Are you ready to be inspired?
Working with children at Fessenden is an enriching and rewarding way to spend your summer. You will give a lot of yourself, and you will get it back in return. It’s hard work, fun work, and fulfilling work. You will learn about kids and you will learn about yourself. You will grow in ways that you expect and in ways that you never imagined. Be outside, make great friends, and have a great time!
If this sounds like something you are interested in, then we would love to hear from you!
The majority of our staff return year after year. The positions below may be limited. Postings will be removed as they are filled.
Director Positions
Upper Camp Division Director
Seasonal
Full Time
Position Summary:
The Upper Camp Director is a seasoned supervisor and educator who provides leadership and mentoring to the division staff, and develops a relationship with the staff, campers, and camper families to ensure a safe, fun, and enriching experience in all aspects of camp. The Upper Camp Director is the direct supervisor of the counselor staff in the Upper Camp Division.
This is a seasonal position, running from June 23 – August 15.
Responsibilities:
- Set vision for the Upper Camp program.
- Direct, train, and coach staff in the Upper Camp division.
- Serve on senior camp leadership team including developing training for all staff and leading Upper
Camp staff training before and during camp season. - Assure appropriate staffing of groups and Upper Camp activities.
- Design and lead Upper Camp initiatives and events working with the senior leadership team.
- Develop and implement strategies to help campers and counselors be successful at camp.
- Meet weekly with division staff for planning and goal setting.
- Conduct formal evaluations of staff in assigned division mid-season and the end of the season.
- Regularly conduct informal evaluations of staff in assigned division.
- Regularly observe, communicate, and work with groups and provide necessary instruction to
campers and staff. - Proactively communicate with parents about successes and concerns regarding their child.
- Coordinate with Program Director to plan and implement Upper Camp Choice Program each week
and day. - Send out weekly division communication to families.
Miscellaneous - Uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Day Camp and further the mission of the camp.
- Set a good example for staff and campers in all areas, including but not limited to accountability,
fairness, organization, cleanliness, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship. - Coordinate and assist in leading camp-wide initiatives and events with director team.
- Discuss with director any concerns about staff and evaluate future employment.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience as an administrator in a camp or supervisory position working with children, specializing in
working with late elementary and middle school age children. - Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage staff and campers in a cooperative,
team-oriented camp atmosphere. - Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Have a current driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Job Requirements:
- Available 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire camp season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during camp season.
- Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety
regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques. - Some high level activity which may include running, dancing, swimming and jumping.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- Must possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
Specialist Positions
Archery Specialist
Seasonal
Full Time
Position Summary:
Instructor leads and actively engages in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun archery program for campers ages 6-13. The program should focus on safety, skills, and having fun.
This is a seasonal position, running from June 23 – August 15.
Responsibilities:
- Administer a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun Archery program.
- Uphold all policies and philosophies of the Fessenden Day Camp.
- Teach staff their responsibilities in your activity area during staff training and throughout the season.
- Guide campers and CITs in participating successfully, safely, and appropriately in all aspects of Archery.
- Teach and monitor proper use of Archery equipment.
- Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate activities for each group.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to accountability,
fairness, organization, cleanliness, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship. - Conduct initial and end-of-season inventory, and store equipment for protection and safety.
- Conduct daily check of specialty area and equipment for cleanliness and safety concerns.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Available 8:45am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire camp season (all 8 weeks).
- Prepare for, attend, and actively participate in training and meetings before and during camp season.
- Communicate and work with groups and provide necessary instruction to campers.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and
emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques. - Meet/communicate regularly with direct superior (administrator) regarding concerns, updates, challenges,
and successes. - Ability to communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Archery training/certification (USAA/NFAA Instructor) and/or experience in archery and leading archery.
- Off-Site training may be available for qualified candidates
- Demonstrated experience working with and leading children preferably in archery.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in archery and the ability to safely teach these skills to campers ages 6-13 and staff.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 19 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Job Requirements:
- Some high level activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- Must possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
related to camp activity. - Be able to lead and fully participate in Archery activity.
Science Specialist
Seasonal
Full Time
Position Summary:
Instructor leads and actively engages in safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun activity programs for campers ages 9-14. The program should focus on early education science skills by leading hands-on, fun activities.
This is a seasonal position, running from June 23 – August 15.
Responsibilities:
Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in science.
Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and teamwork.
Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
Meet/communicate regularly with direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
Conduct regular cleaning and check of specialty area and equipment according to health and safety protocols.
Teach and guide campers, CITs, and coworkers in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of assigned specialty, including proper use of equipment
Teach staff their responsibilities in activity.
Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
Uphold all policies and philosophies of the Fessenden Day Camp.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Training/certification and/or classroom experience between Grade 4-8.
OR
- Experience in leading science activities in a summer camp setting.
- Demonstrated experience working with and leading children in a variety of recreational and/or educational activities and preferable in science activities.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in the assigned area and the ability to teach these skills to campers and staff.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Job Requirements:
- Available 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire camp season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during camp season. There may also be at least two days during the camp season you will be required to stay late for special events.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- Potential for some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping.
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the assigned specialty.
Aquatics Positions
Lifeguard - Swim Instructor
Seasonal
Full Time
Position Summary:
Our camp goal is that every camper leaves us a better, safer swimmer and more confident individual. This position is part of the Aquatic Staff team involved in all aquatic activities including swim lessons, recreational swim, and pool events. This position spends about half of the day teaching swimming and the other half lifeguarding, and ensures all swim activities are safe, positive, enriching, and fun in an inclusive atmosphere. Instructors are responsible for leading safe, skills based, and fun swim lessons for groups of 4-10 campers depending on age and swim ability.
This is a seasonal position, running from June 23 – August 15. (Additional weeks in June and August can be contracted for interested parties)
Responsibilities:
- Using the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Program, teach safe, fun, and meaningful swimming lessons.
- Evaluate campers in your swim lessons and complete necessary paperwork for records and families.
- Uphold all policies and philosophies of the Fessenden Day Camp.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Work with various age and skill levels providing appropriate instruction and behavioral management.
- Be part of regular maintenance, cleaning, and check of pool areas and equipment according to health and safety
protocols. - Supervise all swimming activities and enforce pool rules.
- Teach and guide campers and CITs to participate successfully and safely in all aspects of swim activities.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability,
fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship. - Assist in emergency procedures and complete any necessary related paperwork.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Meet/communicate regularly with direct superior regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Current certifications in Lifeguarding and CPR/AED/First Aid by a nationally recognized organization.
- Water Safety Instructor certification is strongly recommended.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with staff in a cooperative, team-oriented
camp atmosphere. - Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Job Requirements:
- Available 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire camp season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during camp season. There may also be at least two days during the camp season you will be required to stay late for
special events. - Ability to observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Some high level activity which may include running, dancing, swimming and jumping.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- Demonstrate lifeguard and swimming skills including proficiency in all strokes, swim 500 yards, rescues, removals, CPR and first aid.
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp and swimming activities.
Counselor Positions
Day Camp Group Counselor
Seasonal
General Group Counselor is active, energetic, creative, and caring, and enjoys working with children in a team atmosphere with other counselors and staff. A Senior Counselor is responsible for leading a group of approximately 12-18 campers in a safe, inclusive, positive, enriching, and fun way. A Counselor is responsible for the emotional and physical safety of individual campers in the group, and for healthy group dynamics. This position leads some activities for their group and travels with their group to activities led by Specialists where this position assists and participates.
The position is for the full eight-week season (June 23th-August 15th) including events and staff training dates the week before camp starts. Additional working weeks in June and August can be contracted. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills
- Demonstrated experience working with and leading children.
- Ability to teach and lead various recreational activities.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a
- cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
Responsibilities
- Take primary responsibility for the health, safety, well-being and happiness of campers in groups.
- Take lead in creating a positive and inclusive group environment working with coworkers and superiors.
- Uphold all policies and philosophies of the Fessenden Day Camp.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp
- Actively participate in all aspects of the campers’ day and assist specialists at activities.
- Develop a relationship with each camper in group and learn their strengths, interests, and needs.
- Encourage respect for self, others, personal property, and camp equipment and facilities.
- Be part of regular cleaning and checks of group and activity areas and equipment according to health and safety protocols.
- Set a good example for junior counselor(s), campers, and coworkers in all areas, including health and safety, accountability, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship.
- Mentor junior counselor(s) and CITs in their development as professionals and leaders in training at camp.
- Meet/communicate regularly with direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire camp season and to attend all staff training sessions
- before and during camp season. There may also be at least two days during the camp season you will be required to stay late for special events.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- Ability to reasonably participate in all activities in the camper’s day.
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
Coding Camp Counselor
Seasonal
Coding Counselor assists in leading and actively engaging in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun activity program in both the Day Camp and specialty area for campers ages 6-13 (age range varies for each specialty camp). The program focuses on skills for the activity and for life, such as collaboration, healthy competition, being active, creativity, confidence, and having fun.
Candidates must be available to work the full program season (June 23-August 15) and be able to attend staff training dates before camp starts. Flexible schedules available. Additional working weeks can be contracted during the camp season. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience in your specialty area (Coding).
- Demonstrated experience being a part of the specialty activity and/or working with and leading children preferably in the specialty.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in your assigned area and the ability to teach these skills to campers.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities:
- Take primary responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of campers in group.
- Take lead in creating a positive and inclusive group environment working with coworkers and superiors.
- Assist instructors and be able to lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in the program.
- Follow and uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Summer Camps.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Assist in teaching and guiding campers, CITs in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of the program, including proper and safe use of equipment.
- Develop a relationship with each camper in group and learn their needs.
- Encourage respect for self, others, personal property, and camp equipment and facilities.
- Be part of regular cleaning and checks of group and activity areas and equipment according to health and safety protocols.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with the direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and collaboration.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire program season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during program season.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping (amount varies by specialty program).
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the specialty program.
Music and Video Camp Counselor
Seasonal
Music and Video Production Counselor assists in leading and actively engaging in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun activity program in both the Day Camp and specialty area for campers ages 6 – 13 (age range varies for each specialty camp). The program focuses on skills for the activity and for life, such as collaboration, healthy competition, being active, creativity, confidence, and having fun.
Candidates must be available to work the full program season (June 23-August 15) and be able to attend staff training dates before camp starts. Additional working weeks can be contracted during the camp season. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Training/certification and/or experience in your specialty area (Music and Video Production).
- Demonstrated experience being a part of the specialty activity and/or working with and leading children preferably in the specialty.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in your assigned area and the ability to teach these skills to campers.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities:
- Take primary responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of campers in group.
- Take lead in creating a positive and inclusive group environment working with coworkers and superiors.
- Assist instructors and be able to lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in the program.
- Follow and uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Summer Camps.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Assist in teaching and guiding campers, CITs in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of the program, including proper and safe use of equipment.
- Develop a relationship with each camper in group and learn their needs.
- Encourage respect for self, others, personal property, and camp equipment and facilities.
- Be part of regular cleaning and checks of group and activity areas and equipment according to health and safety protocols.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with the direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and collaboration.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire program season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during program season.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping (amount varies by specialty program).
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the specialty program.
STEM Camp Counselor
Seasonal
STEM Counselor assists in leading and actively engaging in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun activity program in both the Day Camp and specialty area for campers ages 6 – 13 (age range varies for each specialty camp). The program focuses on skills for the activity and for life, such as collaboration, healthy competition, being active, creativity, confidence, and having fun.
Candidates must be available to work the full program season (June 23-August 15) and be able to attend staff training dates before camp starts. Additional working weeks can be contracted during the camp season. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Training/certification and/or experience in your specialty area (STEM).
- Demonstrated experience being a part of the specialty activity and/or working with and leading children preferably in the specialty.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in your assigned area and the ability to teach these skills to campers.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities:
- Take primary responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of campers in group.
- Take lead in creating a positive and inclusive group environment working with coworkers and superiors.
- Assist instructors and be able to lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in the program.
- Follow and uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Summer Camps.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Assist in teaching and guiding campers, CITs in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of the program, including proper and safe use of equipment.
- Develop a relationship with each camper in group and learn their needs.
- Encourage respect for self, others, personal property, and camp equipment and facilities.
- Be part of regular cleaning and checks of group and activity areas and equipment according to health and safety protocols.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with the direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and collaboration.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire program season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during program season.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping (amount varies by specialty program).
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the specialty program.
Theater Camp Counselor
Seasonal
Theater Counselor assists in leading and actively engages in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun activity program in both the Day Camp and specialty area for campers ages 6 – 13 (age range varies for each specialty camp). The program focuses on skills for the activity and for life, such as collaboration, healthy competition, being active, creativity, confidence, and having fun.
Candidates must be available to work the full program season (June 23-August 15) and be able to attend staff training dates before camp starts. Additional working weeks can be contracted during the camp season. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Training/certification and/or experience in your specialty area (Theatre).
- Demonstrated experience being a part of the specialty activity and/or working with and leading children preferably in the specialty.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in your assigned area and the ability to teach these skills to campers.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities:
- Take primary responsibility for the health, well-being and happiness of campers in group.
- Take lead in creating a positive and inclusive group environment working with coworkers and superiors.
- Assist instructors and be able to lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in the program.
- Follow and uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Summer Camps.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Assist in teaching and guiding campers, CITs in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of the program, including proper and safe use of equipment.
- Develop a relationship with each camper in group and learn their needs.
- Encourage respect for self, others, personal property, and camp equipment and facilities.
- Be part of regular cleaning and checks of group and activity areas and equipment according to health and safety protocols.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with the direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and collaboration.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-4:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire program season and to attend all staff training
- sessions before and during program season.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping (amount varies by specialty program).
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the specialty program.
Coaching Positions
Baseball Camp Coach
Baseball Coaches lead and actively engage in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun baseball program for groups of campers primarily ages 6-13. The program should focus on skills for baseball, athletics and for life, such as teamwork, healthy competition, being active and healthy, and having fun.
Candidates must be available to work the full 2 week season and to attend staff training dates before camp starts between June 9-June 20. Additional working weeks and hours in the summer can be contracted. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Training/certification and/or experience in the sport.
- Demonstrated experience playing and coaching the sport and/or working with and leading children
- preferably in the sport.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a
- cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in the sport and the ability to teach these skills to campers and staff.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in the sport.
- Follow and uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Summer Camps.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Teach staff their responsibilities in your activity area during staff training and throughout the season.
- Teach and guide campers, CITs, and coworkers in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of the sport and related activities, including proper and safe use of equipment..
- Conduct initial, in-season, and end-of-season inventories, assuring appropriate supplies for activity and storage of the supplies.
- Conduct and ensure regular cleaning and checks of spaces and equipment are being performed by group staff according to health and safety protocols.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with the direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-3:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire program season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during program season.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping (amount varies by sport).
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the sport.
Basketball Camp Coach
Basketball Coach Counselor leads and actively engages in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun basketball program for groups of campers primarily ages 6-13. The program should focus on skills for basketball, athletics and for life, such as teamwork, healthy competition, being active and healthy, and having fun.
Candidates must be available to work the full 2 week season and to attend staff training dates before camp starts between June 9-20. Additional working weeks and hours in the summer can be contracted. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Training/certification and/or experience in the sport.
- Demonstrated experience playing and coaching the sport and/or working with and leading children preferably in the sport.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in the sport and the ability to teach these skills to campers and Staff.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in the sport.
- Follow and uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Summer Camps.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Teach staff their responsibilities in your activity area during staff training and throughout the season.
- Teach and guide campers, CITs, and coworkers in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of the sport and related activities, including proper and safe use of equipment.
- Conduct initial, in-season, and end-of-season inventories, assuring appropriate supplies for activity and storage of the supplies.
- Conduct and ensure regular cleaning and checks of spaces and equipment are being performed by group staff according to health and safety protocols.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with the direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-3:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire program season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during program season.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping (amount varies by sport).
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the sport.
Flag Football Camp Coach
Flag Football Instructor leads and actively engages in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun flag football program for groups of campers primarily ages 6-13. The program should focus on skills for flag football, athletics and for life, such as teamwork, healthy competition, being active and healthy, and having fun.
Candidates must be available to work the full 2 week season and to attend staff training dates before camp starts between June 9-20. Additional working weeks and hours in the summer can be contracted. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Training/certification and/or experience in the sport.
- Demonstrated experience playing and coaching the sport and/or working with and leading children preferably in the sport.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in the sport and the ability to teach these skills to campers and staff.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in the sport.
- Follow and uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Summer Camps.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Teach staff their responsibilities in your activity area during staff training and throughout the season.
- Teach and guide campers, CITs, and coworkers in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of the sport and related activities, including proper and safe use of equipment.
- Conduct initial, in-season, and end-of-season inventories, assuring appropriate supplies for activity and storage of the supplies.
- Conduct and ensure regular cleaning and checks of spaces and equipment are being performed by group staff according to health and safety protocols.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with the direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-3:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire program season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during program season.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping (amount varies by sport).
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the sport.
Hockey Camp Coach
Hockey Coaches lead and actively engage in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun hockey program for groups of campers primarily ages 6-13. The program should focus on skills for hockey, athletics and for life, such as teamwork, healthy competition, being active and healthy, and having fun.
Candidates must be available to work the weeks of August 11-15 and 18-22. Additional working weeks and hours in the summer can be contracted. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Training/certification and/or experience in the sport.
- Demonstrated experience playing and coaching the sport and/or working with and leading children preferably in the sport.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in the sport and the ability to teach these skills to campers and Staff.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in the sport.
- Follow and uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Summer Camps.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Teach staff their responsibilities in your activity area during staff training and throughout the season.
- Teach and guide campers, CITs, and coworkers in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of the sport and related activities, including proper and safe use of equipment.
- Conduct initial, in-season, and end-of-season inventories, assuring appropriate supplies for activity and storage of the supplies.
- Conduct and ensure regular cleaning and checks of spaces and equipment are being performed by group staff according to health and safety protocols.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with the direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-3:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire program season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during program season.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping (amount varies by sport).
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the sport.
Lacrosse Camp Coach
Lacrosse Coaches lead and actively engage in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun Lacrosse program for groups of campers primarily ages 6-13. The program should focus on skills for lacrosse, athletics and for life, such as teamwork, healthy competition, being active and healthy, and having fun.
Candidates must be available to work the weeks of June 9-20. Additional working weeks and hours in the summer can be contracted. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Training/certification and/or experience in the sport.
- Demonstrated experience playing and coaching the sport and/or working with and leading children preferably in the sport.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in the sport and the ability to teach these skills to campers and Staff.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in the sport.
- Follow and uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Summer Camps.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Teach staff their responsibilities in your activity area during staff training and throughout the season.
- Teach and guide campers, CITs, and coworkers in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of the sport and related activities, including proper and safe use of equipment.
- Conduct initial, in-season, and end-of-season inventories, assuring appropriate supplies for activity and storage of the supplies.
- Conduct and ensure regular cleaning and checks of spaces and equipment are being performed by group staff according to health and safety protocols.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with the direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-3:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire program season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during program season.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping (amount varies by sport).
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the sport.
Soccer Camp Coach
Soccer Coaches lead and actively engage in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun soccer program for groups of campers primarily ages 6-13. The program should focus on skills for soccer, athletics and for life, such as teamwork, healthy competition, being active and healthy, and having fun.
Candidates must be available to work the week of August 18-22. Additional working weeks and hours in the summer can be contracted. This is a seasonal position.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Training/certification and/or experience in the sport.
- Demonstrated experience playing and coaching the sport and/or working with and leading children preferably in the sport.
- Desire and ability to supervise, lead, and positively manage campers and work with other staff in a cooperative, team-oriented camp atmosphere.
- Knowledge and skills in the sport and the ability to teach these skills to campers and staff.
- Strong communication skills.
- Possess excellent character, integrity, adaptability, patience, self-control, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor.
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Pass a MA State run background check including a CORI and SORI.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate, plan, and lead age appropriate, safe, and enriching activities in the sport.
- Follow and uphold all policies and philosophies of Fessenden Summer Camps.
- Follow and uphold all state and local health and safety regulations and guidelines and those set by the Camp.
- Teach staff their responsibilities in your activity area during staff training and throughout the season.
- Teach and guide campers, CITs, and coworkers in participating successfully and appropriately in all aspects of the sport and related activities, including proper and safe use of equipment.
- Conduct initial, in-season, and end-of-season inventories, assuring appropriate supplies for activity and storage of the supplies.
- Conduct and ensure regular cleaning and checks of spaces and equipment are being performed by group staff according to health and safety protocols.
- Participate in and assist in running camp events and initiatives.
- Communicate regularly with the direct supervisor regarding concerns, updates, challenges, and successes.
- Communicate with parents about their child when necessary and appropriate.
- Set a good example for campers and coworkers in all areas, including but not limited to health and safety, accountability, fairness, organization, punctuality, following the rules, and sportsmanship.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Director.
Job Requirements
- Available 8:30am-3:00pm, Monday – Friday for the entire program season and to attend all staff training sessions before and during program season.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate health and safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Occasional lifting, bending, and climbing stairs.
- Frequent talking, listening, walking, sitting, and standing.
- At least some high activity which may include dancing, running, swimming, and jumping (amount varies by sport).
- Possess the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camp activity.
- Be able to lead and fully participate in the sport.
