Camp Counselor

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Camp Counselor aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in daily camp activities. Camp Counselors provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and are actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experience success. ?
• Assist each camper with meeting personal goals and those established by the camp for camper development. ?
• Follow established procedures for supervising camper health and enforcing all safety regulations. ?
• Maintain health, safety, cleanliness in program areas. ? Identify and report any potential risks. ?
• Follow established health and safety standards of the YMCA, and Dept. of Public Health. ?

Supervise campers throughout daily activities and ensure program areas are safe for current activities. ? Take and maintain attendance throughout the day. ?

• Support activity specialists when attending activities with one’s group. ? Assist the lifeguards with maintaining safety during swim activities. ?

Actively participate in staff training, meetings, etc. ?

• Help out with all camp activities and participate as a member of the camp staff team. ?
• Demonstrate/teach the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility with all campers and staff. ?
• Follow all camp rules, regulations and policies and enforce them among peers. ?
• Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times. ?

Able to visually and audibly identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities. ? Capable to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR. ? Submit all required paperwork on time. ?

• Perform other duties as assigned. ?

Attend all Camp Counselor trainings and orientation.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values of Respect, Honesty, Caring and responsibility. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.

Personal Growth: Shares a desire to grow personally through observing, listening and working with senior staff.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: ?:

Prior camp staff experience or equivalent experience preferred ? Summer Availability from end of June-early Sept. At least 16 years old (by June 15th) ? Ability and experience in supervising children ? Desire and ability to work in a camp setting ? Good role model, high integrity, and adaptable ? Ability to understand and follow directions ?

Positive attitude and ability to build and or work as a cohesive team ? Current First Aid and Adult and Child CPR certifications (will be provided if needed)