Job Description
Job Description
Are you looking for a summer job that will be both fun and rewarding? Do you enjoy spending your summer outside? Do you have experience overseeing teens? Can you bring excitement and energy? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Dedham Community House Summer Camp is hiring a Counselor-In-Training Director (CIT Director) for the 2026 camp season.
Requirements:
- CIT Director must be at least 20 years old with experience working with children and teens
- Must have prior experience working in a camp setting
- Teaching/facilitation experience preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification is required (training will be provided if needed)
- Ability to be present for the entire camp season
Responsibilities of the CIT Director include:
- Overseeing a group of 10-15 counselors in training aged 14 and 15
- Managing the CIT schedule, assigning groups they work with, and checking on CITs throughout the day
- Helping Counselors to understand the expectations of the CITs and how they can help to ensure these are met
- Managing attendance and knowledge of the whereabouts of CITs at all times during the day.
- Lead workshops that encourage team building and leadership skill development with CIT participants
- Being available to assist the Leadership Team with anything that comes up during the day when you are not working with the CITs
- Setting the example for campers and staff alike to help keep camp safe, fun, and inclusive
Details:
- Camp season runs from June 8th through August 21
- CIT Program runs June 22-August 21
- Operated Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm (staff arrive at 8:30 am and leave at 4:45 pm)
- Optional additional hours for AM and PM care 7:30-8:45 am and 4:30-5:45 pm
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $20.00- $23.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday