Abilities Camp Counselor - Day Camp

About the role

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking an Abilities Camp Counselor to positively impact the community and help children reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Encourage program participants providing excellent service to participants and members
• Read and be accountable for YMCA, state licensing, and ACA guidelines, policies and procedures
• Supervise by identifying, knowing, seeing, responding to ensure the safety of each child in your direct care at all times
• Affirmatively assist in the supervision and planning of camp activities; ensure all campers can participate in all activities, no matter varied abilities whether physical, or intellectual
• Actively participate in activities to encourage participation
• Assist Unit Leaders in effective and timely communication with parents/guardians regarding children's program experience, progress
• Maintain confidentiality, use sensitivity, and patience at all times
• Direct and maintain control of environments that build children’s self-esteem
• Utilize positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management
• Interpret and maintain safety and health policies and procedures; review and understand your roles and responsibilities in emergency procedures
• Adequately adhere to policies and procedures when caring for injured campers; report all incidents
• Ensure a safe environment
• Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports
• Arrive to camp, meetings and activities with camp group at assigned time; displaying good sportsmanship; following YMCA rules and regulations
• Ensure quality of camp by noting any problems, safety concerns, or equipment disrepair
• Ensure camp and equipment cleanliness
• Develop and implement an activity or program with campers
• Plan at least one service project to increase camper awareness of environment, cultural diversity or within a prescribed theme
• Reinforce the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through example and recognition of participant displays of character
• Manage participant behavior using collaborative approach with supervision and parents/caretakers
• Conduct YMCA Programs in accordance with YMCA program standards ensuring adherence to YMCA court regulations
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

Requirements

• 18+ years of age
• A degree in Special Education or related field, with at least 3 years’ experience working with children with special needs
• Prior camp and supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff
• Ability to work with and be sensitive to others while always portraying a positive management style
• Desire to mentor program participants of a variety of ages
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage conflicts effectively

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and manage conflicts effectively

Skills

• Positive reinforcement techniques for redirection as a form of behavior management
• Interpret and maintain safety and health policies and procedures
• Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid risk of accidents
• Ensure a safe environment
• Accurately maintain daily attendance records, emergency contact binders, and allergy reports
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!

Pay

• $13.00-$15.00 per hour

Schedule

• Flexible work schedule

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.