Camp Counselor Junior-Resident Camp

About the role

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal residential camp.

Responsibilities

• Keeps campers focused and engaged in camp activities.
• Assist Specialist during activity periods.
• Consistently greet campers with a smile and treat them with enthusiasm.
• Develop positive relationships with member families and learn why they come to our Y.
• Learn camper’s names. Respond to campers needs.
• Aid Senior Counselor, Specialists, and all camp staff in carrying out themes, special events, trips, and all camp activities.
• Encourage camper’s youth development progress.
• Help group maintain camp cleanliness.
• Work cooperatively with all camp staff while planning all camp activities.
• Perform the above responsibilities in an enthusiastic and committed manner. Do more than the minimum for campers. Treat them as special. Treat campers and fellow staff members with respect.
• Teach and instill the Four Core Values of the YMCA in all camp activities: Caring, Respect, Honesty, & Responsibility.
• Act as requested by the supervisor.
• Safety Must attend and complete all required trainings.
• At all times uphold camp safety standards. Maintain constant face counts.
• Understand and practice risk management and disaster policies and procedures.
• Help maintain group control and facilitate lunch time activities.
• Lead bus songs, stories and games.
• Use two methods of discipline with campers to include: redirection to appropriate activities and using positive reinforcement to commend good choices.

Requirements

• High school student or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a residential camp setting, preferably as a CIT.
• Interest preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

Pay

$2,000-$2,600