Assistant Camp Counselor

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Camp Assistant Counselor is

• responsible for carrying out all duties related to his/her assigned program in a

manner consistent with the aims of the Old Colony YMCA. The Camp Assistant Counselor will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities will reflect the mission of the Old Colony YMCA, and the regulating agency. The Camp Assistant Counselor will display and

encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty, and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.

The Assistant Counselor must ensure overall operations of the Old Colony YMCA by

• supporting teamwork and accepting additional responsibilities as assigned. To
• ensure the overall operations of the Y and support teamwork.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 16 years old

Good interpersonal communication skills

Evidence of physical examination every two years

Negative Mantoux TB test

Immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella

Certification of good health from a physician

Must be able to walk around camp as well as stand a majority of the camp day.

Must be able to sit, bend, stoop etc.

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist with maintaining appropriate paperwork for children’s files.

Crisis Intervention

• Assist with organization, planning, and scheduling.

• Plan and lead daily activities.

• Ensure a fun and safe environment

• Ensure an appropriate ratio at all times

• Ensure checklists are completed daily

• Adhere to all DPH regulations and Old Colony YMCA policies and procedures

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• Ensure that a sanitary healthy environment is maintained

Be familiar with emergency procedures

• Ensure checklists are completed daily