Working at Camp

The primary goal for our camp is to hire individuals who love the camp experience, thoroughly enjoy working with children, are reliable, and are outgoing. If you hope to join our team in 2022, please see below to learn more about our seasonal positions.

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Welcome back, returning staff!

Current seasonal positions

Hoping to join our camp team? Learn some facts about the upcoming camp season and peruse our available camp positions below.

Dexter Southfield is fortunate to have a 90% return rate on summer staff. Positions listed below are limited.
All applicants should be 16 years of age or older.
Staff are expected on campus between 7:30 a.m. until the last camper leaves (typically 3:45 p.m.).
All positions are seasonal. Preference is given to candidates who are able to work the full camp season between June 20 and August 12.
If selected, all staff and volunteers must undergo a background check and attend our staff training in the week before camp begins.
Starting in 2022, hired staff in our various camps will be required to work a minimum number of days.
- Junior Camp, Day Camp, Sci-Tech Camp, and Girls in Science, operating under a 7-week schedule, will be required to work 30 days.
- Hockey Camp, Soccer Camp, and Sports & Adventures Camp, operating under an 8-week schedule, will be required to work 35 days.
We are currently working with the local Board of Health to determine COVID-19 procedures for the summer of 2022. Please note that all staff may be required to wear masks and maintain social distancing protocols.

Junior Camp (3.5-5.5 year olds)

Day Camp (5.5-11 year olds)

Counselor
Day Camp seeks counselors who are 16+ to enthusiastically interact with 5.5-11 year old children as they cycle through six or more daily activities.

Dance Specialist
An 18+ individual is needed to oversee camp dance activities with an emphasis on hip hop. Will create weekly lesson plans, work closely with camp director to ensure programming is age-appropriate, and maintain safe environment for campers and staff members alike. Please select "Activity Specialist" in the application if you would like to apply.

Sports Specialist
Day Camp seeks an 18+ individual to teach sports to 5.5-11 year olds. Will join Day Camp activities throughout rest of the camp day. Please select "Activity Specialist" in the application if you would like to apply.

Water Sports Specialist
Day Camp seeks an 18+ individual skilled in canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Must be able to oversee and instruct to 5.5-11 year olds in the use of small watercraft and fishing. Small Craft Safety certification preferred. Will join Day Camp activities throughout rest of the camp day. Will create lesson plans based on camper ages, monitor and work closely with the camp director to order supplies as needed, and maintain safe environment for campers and staff members alike. Please select "Activity Specialist" in the application if you would like to apply.

Woodshop Specialist
Day Camp seeks an 18+ candidate to provide woodworking instruction to children between ages of 5.5-11. Please select "Activity Specialist" in the application if you would like to apply.

Sci-Tech Camp (8-12 year olds)

Instructor
Sci-Tech Camp seeks instructors 21+ to instruct one or more sessions of science and/or technology-based classes, including but not limited to robotics and maker space, for children 8-12 years old. Will create lesson plan, suggest supplies, and lead classes throughout the summer. Instructors will often join Sci-Tech Camp activities after classes end.

Counselor
Sci-Tech Camp seeks counselors who are 16+ to enthusiastically interact with 8-12 year old children as they navigate their way through science and technology-based morning classes and a variety of afternoon activities.

Girls in Science (8-12 year olds)

Instructor
Girls in Science seeks instructors 21+ to instruct one or more sessions of science and/or technology-based classes, including but not limited to robotics and maker space, for children 8-12 years old. Will create lesson plan, suggest supplies, and lead classes throughout the summer. Instructors will often join Sci-Tech Camp activities after classes end.

Counselor
Girls in Science Camp seeks counselors who are 16+ to enthusiastically interact with and encourage a love of STEM in 8-12 year old female campers as they navigate their way through themed science and technology-based curriculum.

Musical Theater Camp (10-13 year olds)

Counselor
Musical Theater Camp seeks counselors who are 16+ to enthusiastically interact with and encourage a love of theatre in 10-13 year old campers as they prepare for a short performance at the end of the two-week session. Will provide guidance in acting, singing, and behind-the-scenes activities as well as supervision for non-theatre programming. This is a 2-week camp running in weeks 5 and 6.

Hockey Camp (6-12 year olds)

Sports & Adventures Camp (6-12 year olds)

Group Leader
Day Camp seeks 21+ individuals to provide leadership for counselors and children 6 to 12 years old. Group leaders will be assigned to lead a group in either our 6-9.5 year old or 9.5-12 year old age ranges. Will work with Camp Director to record daily attendance, promote active and engaged play during activities, and ensure safety of campers and counselors alike.

Counselor
Sports & Adventures Camp seeks candidates who are 16+ to coach children 6-12 years old in a variety of sports as well as enthusiastically interact with campers during activities like art, yoga, archery, and more. Will provide supervision during weekly field trips for 9.5-12 year old group.

Pool Staff

Pool Director & Water Safety Instructor
21+ Pool Director and Water Safety Instructor will provide leadership to all pool staff and rotating schedule of camp counselors visiting the pool. Will supervise lifeguards, help to plan schedule, and oversee day-to-day operations of the pool. Must hold current WSI certification.

Lifeguard
The pool staff seeks lifeguards ages 16+ to help provide a safe and organized atmosphere to our camp's daily swim operations. Candidates must have current lifeguard and CPR/AED certifications. Applicants with current WSI certification preferred. Will ensure safety of campers in the pool, lead swim lessons, and maintain safe environment on the pool deck.

Medical Team

Camp Nurse
Candidate must hold current license in Massachusetts. Will provide care for campers and staff, review camper and staff health paperwork, monitor and order medical supplies, and work with camp directors to ensure safety and health of campers and staff alike. Preference given to candidate who is able to work the full camp season between June 20 and August 12, 2022.

EMT/Program Assistant
Must be EMT certified. Will assist with medical care and emergencies at camp. Will work with camp nurse, camp directors, and office staff to ensure that camper and staff health paperwork is up-to-date. May be asked to help with event tasks and setup.

Bus monitoring and extended day

Bus Monitor
The transportation department seeks staff who are 16+ able to assist with taking morning attendance, ensuring safe afternoon bus stop departure, managing behavior, and collecting parent feedback at bus stops on each of our summer buses. Please note that not all buses return to campus at the end of their routes.

Club A.C. (extended day) Counselor
Our extended day program seeks counselors who are 16+ to enthusiastically interact with 3.5-13 year old children in our after hours program ending at 5:30 p.m. Counselors interested in this program will work with the camp they have been hired for (Junior, Day, Sci-Tech, Sports & Adventures Camps, etc.) starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending their day at the extended day program at 5:30 p.m. Please also apply for counselor position in preferred camp(s) in this application. These later hour positions are limited. Please note that no bus transportation is available for staff members working in this position.

Volunteer

Limited opportunities are available for 16+ year old volunteers to join our summer team. Volunteers will be considered to be a full part of our staff and will be asked to follow the same guidelines as well as adhere to the hours of our typical camp day. Community service hours accrued during the summer season can be used for school or other local group requirements. As with all of our applicants, volunteers must undergo a background check and attend our yearly staff training before being placed with a group. Volunteer applicants should apply through the staff application as a volunteer as well as the counselor position in the camp of choice.