Cabin Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA as a Cabin Counselor – Day Camp, M-F in United States. Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Camp Otter - Salem, NH 03079Position Type: SeasonalSalary Range: $15.00 - $15.
Key Responsibilities
- Other Duties: Perform other duties as assinged by Senior Management.
Requirements
- approved first aid certification Current state
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $15/hr
Work Schedule
- Seasonal position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA as a Cabin Counselor – Day Camp, M-F.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Cabin Counselor position at MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at MERRIMACK VALLEY YMCA is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $15/hr.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $15 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Salem, New Hampshire.
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Child supervision, Behavior management, First aid, CPR, AED, Safety compliance, Program planning, Leadership. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Cabin Counselor provides direct supervision to children aged six to thirteen while facilitating safe, engaging, and educational camp activities. They are responsible for maintaining cabin cleanliness, enforcing safety regulations, and supporting the YMCA mission through service excellence.
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Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Seasonal
Posted
3d ago
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