Tennis Instructor/Camp Photographer Job at YMCA of Greater Boston in Tuftonboro

Tennis Instructor/Camp Photographer

Department: Child Development: Overnight Camp

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: YMCA Overnight Camps

Reporting To: Leea Regan

Compensation: $215 - $275 / week

Description

Camp Vision – We will put people first, listen and serve to inspire hope for a better us. We build strong communities through healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. We exhibit and behave as a team internally and externally with caring, honesty, respect and responsibility as our core values. We recognize that we are part of something larger than ourselves. With all this we are proud to serve our community as part of the YMCA of Greater Boston.

Key Responsibilities

• General Responsibility
• Tennis Instruction
  • Lead daily tennis sessions for adults and children.
  • Provide age-appropriate coaching to develop serving, volleying, and overall gameplay skills.
  • Foster good sportsmanship, teamwork, and enjoyment of the sport.
  • Maintain tennis equipment and ensure courts are safe and clean.
  • Adapt instruction to match various ages and skill levels.
  • Encourage participation and build positive relationships with campers.
• Photography & Media
  • Capture high-quality images of camp activities, events, and community life.
  • Manage and organize digital photo files for internal use and camper access.
  • Provide portrait sessions for campers and families upon request.
  • Post regularly to social media channels, ensuring appropriate and positive representation of camp.
  • Establish and maintain a photo purchasing system accessible to campers and families.
• Specific Responsibilities:
  • Organization
    • Develop and implement action plans and procedures relevant to the role.
    • Be a self-starter and take initiative in both program and media areas.
  • Culture
    • Put people first—support new and returning community members including campers, parents, families, alumni, donors, staff, and volunteers.
    • Foster good morale and well-being within the camp community.
    • Support international staff and campers.
    • Demonstrate attention to detail in crafting excellent experiences in all we do.
  • Safety
    • Support incident report management and uphold community safety standards.
    • Demonstrate stewardship for the future through care of equipment and camp resources.
    • Maintain and respect community boundaries for a safe environment.
  • Essential Functions
    • Live onsite during the camp season.
    • Support approximately 180 campers and 60 staff members, six to seven days per week for ten weeks.
    • Participate actively in camp life and be a positive presence throughout the community.

  Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Full-Time Availability for the Camping Season Beginning 2 Saturdays before July 4 and ending Labor Day
  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Desire and ability to work with in a camp setting
  • Strong attention to detail, cleanliness and follow through
  • Passion for people, a willingness to serve
  • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control

  Qualifications

  • Experience in tennis instruction, coaching, or active play preferred.
  • Proficiency in photography, including the use of personal DSLR or mirrorless camera equipment.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Energetic, patient, and able to balance multiple responsibilities.
  • Prior experience working with children, families, or in a camp setting preferred.

  Compensation

  Room and board are provided in addition to a salary commensurate with experience.