About Dedham Health and Athletic Complex

Dedham Health & Athletic Complex has been proudly serving Boston and the South Shore for over 35 years, including Westwood, Newton, Needham, Brookline, Hyde Park, West Roxbury, Norwood, and Jamaica Plain. We strive to be recognized as the premier health and wellness facility in the Northeast and to attract and retain a diversified clientele with our various programs and services, such as medical wellness, adult recreation and fitness, family fun and fitness, and outdoor summer recreation. Our dedicated staff works to provide our customers with exceptional service and expert instruction in a safe, enjoyable, and motivational environment resulting in consistent use and extraordinary experiences.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

Dedham Health & Athletic Complex is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Dedham Health and Athletic is looking to hire innovative, energetic, and hard-working role models to create the best summer ever!

Camp Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (actual shifts will vary)

Camp Dates: 6/9/25 (Mon) - 8/29/25 (Fri) - (actual start/end date will vary) (additionally, an orientation/CPR training date)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with youth (or experience being a camp counselor at any type of camp)
• Previous experience in theater, drama, or performing arts is preferred but not required (either professionally or through education).
• Previous experience with LEGO Building or related creative construction activities is preferred but not required (ex. robotics, architecture).
• Must be 16+
• Able to work outside for 8 hours a day in a variety of summer weather conditions
• Emotionally mature, responsible, and punctual
• Team player and willing to work hard
• Outgoing, assertive and friendly
• Ability to take direction from leaders
• Ability to take initiative

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create a magical summer for campers by guiding them through new activities and creating an environment where they can build new friendships.
• Redirect campers to follow camp-appropriate behavior.
• Maintain rules for safety.
• Be a role model. We expect our camp staff to use child-appropriate language and model important life skills such as a growth mindset, kindness, and curiosity.
• Actively participating with the campers at all times.
• Help campers keep track of their personal possessions (water bottles, backpacks, shoes, etc.).
• Follow a schedule, and keep structure in your group.

WORKING AT CAMP IS FOR YOU IF....

• You love kids!
• You are quick to come up with ways to keep campers entertained with activities, games, or conversation topics.
• You don't want a desk job
• You are motivated to help campers learn new things about themselves and the world around them.
• You love variety. (Each day at camp is unique!)