Join Our Team - SkillSprout America

Open Positions

Entry Level · No Experience Needed

Junior Counselor

$15 /hr

Part-Time · 20–32 hrs/wk · W-2

Age 16+ Training Provided Flexible Hours

Perfect For

High school students & college freshmen/sophomores
Anyone who loves kids but has no formal camp experience
Future teachers, coaches & child development majors

You Will

Support a Lead Counselor supervising 8–10 campers
Assist with daily 3M Framework™ enrichment activities
Help with check-in/out, meals & activity setup
Build genuine relationships with each camper

Requirements

Age 16+; warm, patient personality — most important
MA CORI/SORI background check (we guide you)
Health statement from licensed provider
Reliable attendance; zero prior camp exp. required

You'll leave with: documented camp experience, CPR cert (covered by us), professional reference, and a clear path to Counselor in future seasons.

Mid Level · Some Experience Preferred

Camp Counselor

$15–20 /hr

Part-Time · 20–40 hrs/wk · W-2

Age 16+ (21+ preferred) Flexible Schedule

Perfect For

College students in education, psychology, kinesiology
Tutors, coaches, youth program volunteers
Those with informal childcare exp. (babysitting, etc.)

You Will

Directly supervise 8–10 campers (1:10 ratio per MA law)
Lead and assist daily 3M Framework™ enrichment sessions
Communicate with families daily via Brightwheel app
Manage check-in/out, meals, safety & emergency response

Requirements

Age 16+ (21+ preferred for primary supervision duties)
Some experience working with children preferred
MA CORI/SORI check; health statement required
First Aid/CPR cert or willingness to obtain (covered)

3-day and 5-day weekly scheduling options available. Brightwheel app training provided on first day.

Senior Level · 2+ Years Experience Required

Lead Counselor

$20–25 /hr

Full-Time · 40 hrs/wk · W-2

Age 21+ Required Full-Time 40 hrs Paid Training

Perfect For

College juniors/seniors or graduates in education/child dev.
Experienced counselors, teachers-in-training, youth coaches
Youth program professionals seeking a leadership role

You Will

Hold primary supervisory accountability for your group
Lead (not just support) all 3M Framework™ daily sessions
Mentor and manage 1–2 junior counselors on your team
Serve as acting Camp Director in brief Director absences

Requirements

Age 21+; 2+ years documented experience with children
Current First Aid/CPR cert required (covered if needed)
MA CORI/SORI check; health statement required
Full season commitment July 6 – Aug 21 + June training

Paid pre-camp training week in late June. Ground-floor role at a program with a 5-year franchise growth vision.

All roles: W-2 employment · MA CORI/SORI required · CPR/First Aid training covered · Professional reference provided at season end

At-a-Glance Role Comparison

	Junior Counselor	Camp Counselor	Lead Counselor
Pay	$15/hr	$15–$20/hr	$20–$25/hr
Schedule	Part-Time · 20–32 hrs/wk	Part-Time · 20–40 hrs/wk	Full-Time · 40 hrs/wk
Employment	W-2 Seasonal Employee	W-2 Seasonal Employee	W-2 Seasonal Employee
Min. Age	16+	16+ (21+ preferred)	21+ required
Experience	None required ✓	Some preferred	2+ years required
Supervision Role	Supports Lead at all times; never sole adult	Direct camper supervision with Lead oversight	Primary group accountability; acts as Director in absences
CPR / First Aid	Encouraged — training covered	Required — training covered if needed	Required before Day 1 — training covered
Background Check	MA CORI + SORI required	MA CORI + SORI required	MA CORI + SORI required
Paid Training	Full on-the-job training provided	Brightwheel + activity training provided	Paid pre-camp training week (late June)
Growth Path	→ Counselor in future seasons	→ Lead Counselor in future seasons	→ Franchise expansion opportunities

How to Apply

1 Email us with subject line: "[Role] Application — [Your Name]"
e.g. "Junior Counselor Application — Jane Smith"
2 Tell us why you want to spend your summer with kids and any relevant experience — babysitting absolutely counts. No formal resume required for the Jr. role.
3 Share your availability for July 6 – Aug 21 and whether you can join a late-June pre-camp orientation.
4 We respond to every application. Positions fill on a rolling basis — apply as soon as possible.

skillsproutamerica@gmail.com

Why SkillSprout America?

✓Premium, purposeful program — real enrichment, real impact on children
✓Small team (20 campers max) — your contribution is visible every single day
✓All required certifications and trainings covered at zero cost to you
✓Professional reference letter from Camp Director provided at season end
✓First Aid/CPR certification — a life skill regardless of this job
✓Ground-floor opportunity: 5-year vision of 50+ franchise locations nationally
✓Clear promotion ladder: Junior → Counselor → Lead across seasons
✓Mission-driven culture: "Plant Courage. Water Curiosity. Harvest Confidence."

⚠ Compliance Notice — All Roles (105 CMR 430, Massachusetts Department of Public Health)

This camp operates under MA DPH regulations and is licensed by the local board of health. All staff must complete MA CORI & SORI background checks and submit a health statement from a licensed healthcare provider before their first day. Staff ages 16–20 serve in a support role only and may not serve as the sole supervising adult for any group at any time. At least one First Aid/CPR-certified staff member must be on-site at all times. All staff must sign the Staff IP Assignment & Confidentiality Agreement prior to start. We guide every new hire through every step of this process — you will not navigate it alone.