Childcare - Camp Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Summer camp counselors are under the direct supervision of the Youth & Family Director and Summer Camp Leads. The Camp Counselor aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in daily camp activities M-F with staggered shifts that fall between 6:15AM-5:30PM. Camp Counselors provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and are actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities, field trips, and events.

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervising youth and presenting positive role modeling through all interactions with program participants.
• Provide opportunities for the group, so that everyone has the option of success.
• Assist each camper with meeting personal goals and those established by the camp for camper development.
• Follow/meet program goals/rules/procedures as outlined in the State of Maine Child Care Licensing Rule Book, staff handbook, and family handbook.
• Learn, follow, and enforce local Y and national guidelines related to internal policies.
• Adapt activities with counselors and follow camp schedules.
• Support/help with all camp activities and participate as a member of the camp staff team.
• Supervise and participate in all aspects of the camper’s day including i.e., meetings, morning and afternoon activities, pool and locker rooms, lunch, and excursions.
• Assist and participate in the pool with daily swim.
• To keep confidentiality, loyalty, and practice professionalism.
• Extremely reliable and dependable.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs.
• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision making.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Respond to and provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems and concerns.
• Be responsible for site issues, conflicts, and resolutions.
• Must be proactive, self-sufficient, and highly motivated.
• Presently engaged, mentally, and physically
• Demonstrate/teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• ** Essential functions may change based off staffing & program needs

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Relationships
• Communication
• Developing others
• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and experience in supervising children.
• Commitment to the entire summer camp from late June-August with minimal absences.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Desire and ability to work in a camp setting.
• Great role model, high integrity, and adaptable.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Experience working with children of varied ages.
• DHHS Fingerprinting Certificate (18 and older).
• Current First Aid and Adult/Child CPR certifications /Maine Roads to Quality (Training offered in staff orientation)
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants and/or administration.
• Ability to write reports that conform to organization standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand, walk, sit, and use hands and fingers. Reach with hands and arms. Climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, craw, and talk to hear.
• Stand for up to 6-8 hours.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.