Employment

MIT Day Camp Counselor Position Description

MIT Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation are looking for seasonal, part time counselors to help us run a safe, fun and sports-filled summer camp in the MIT Recreation facilities. *For additional pay, counselors can also apply to receive additional training to lead swim lesson activities. Regular camp hours are from 9am – 4pm, early drop off 8am – 9am and late pick up 4pm – 5:30pm. Counselors may be asked to help with drop off and/or pick up hours.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Organize and lead a variety of activities each day. The program schedule will be provided for you and reviewed during camp orientation
• Identify and respond to camper behavior issues. Relay these issues to Camp Director.
• Communicate with parents about campers’ experiences and report concerns to them.
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident & injury reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance. Report any logins to Camp Director.
• Report any signs of physical abuse on camper’s body. Report any physical signs or verbal admittance by camper to Camp Director for further action.
• Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
• Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.  This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your campers’ safety and their whereabouts at all times.
• You may be asked to assist with the camps swim instruction program and sailing program.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old at first orientation date
• Must pass a CORI/SORI background check each summer for continued employment
• Must attend and participate in camp orientation and attend weekly Monday staff meetings

Pay Information:

• Counselor starting pay: $16.50/hour
• Extra $2 an hour for swim instructors

• • Training provided by MIT

To Apply: 

Email Amanda Molle at amolle@mit.edu with a resume and/or brief introduction

Job Description: Assist with varsity basketball, field hockey, football, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, and volleyball contests. Students may work as often as they desire – no prior experience as an athlete or event staff is required. We also hire students to assist with facility management to prep spaces for varsity and special events sponsored by DAPER. Student facility and event management assignments are done on a month by month schedule.

Hours per week: Flexible based on student’s schedule and number of home contests

Starting Pay: $15 per hour

Prerequisites: MIT Undergraduate or Graduate Student

Employment Dates: Academic year.

Contact: Matt DiGrigoli, mattdigs@mit.edu

Please visit MIT’s Staffing and Career Development Services for current openings in the Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation.

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For more information, please visit this page for a list of current openings or contact physicaleducationandwellness@mit.edu