JUNIOR CAMP COUNSELOR (YMCA CAMP ARMCO)

The Jr. Summer Camp Counselor provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal summer camp. The incumbent will create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* State requires all prospective employees to submit the following:

• FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services),
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance,
• PA State Police Clearance,
• National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) Certificate,
• Health Assessment with TB screening,
• Minimum age of 16; with at least an 8th grade education.
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting.
• CPR/Pediatric First Aid/AED Certification required within 30 days of employment by PQAS certified trainer; required.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of different ethnic, socioeconomic, educational, religious, sexual, and generational backgrounds.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise a group of children.
• Assist in providing a quality program, taking into consideration the needs of each child and the goals and objectives of the YMCA.
• Assist in the development, writing, and implementation of weekly lesson plans that include the environment, movement, games, arts/crafts, science, field trips, guest speakers and special events.
• Assist in planning and implementing program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Maintain program areas and adheres to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
• Cultivate positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff.
• Ensure the safety and health of all campers through proper supervision at all times. Actively participate with all children.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times according to the YMCA Code of Conduct.
• Assist in implementing the YMCA Safety Around Water Program.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Work schedule will include daytime hours and ability to travel to all program activity sites.

ALL CHILDCARE POSITIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO THE DATE OF HIRE.

* PA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK:

* PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CERTIFICATION:

* FBI (DHS) FINGERPRINTING HISTORY CLEARANCE:

• NSOR CLEARANCE(National Sex Offender Registry)
• VERIFICATION OF 2,500 HOURS WORKING WITH CHILDREN

* 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:

• STAFF HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR, INCLUDING TB TESTING

* MANDATED REPORTER CERTIFICATION TRAININGA:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS AND VOICEMAIL MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE ONBOARDING PROCESSES.