Camp Specialist -Oratam 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 day camp.

Responsibilities

• Plan, setup and deliver a variety of activities within specialty area that are age specific and that keep children’s interests high.
• Instruct Counselors on how to teach activities within specialty. Encourage activity planning and leadership for Counselors assigned to the activity.
• Lead specialty activities with assistance from Counselors and help keep Counselors focused on the activity.
• Control all supply inventory used in specialty. Assist Camp Director with ordering supplies. Keep supply storage area neat and organized.
• Aid the Camp Director in carrying out themes and special events, general camp activities.
• Greet campers with a smile and treat them with enthusiasm.
• Learn camper’s names. Respond to campers needs.
• Encourage camper’s youth development progress. As a leader, set a good example for the children. Teach campers how to solve problems and maintain basic discipline and group control.
• Ensure that all volunteers have a great experience to help our association increase volunteer participation.
• Develop positive relationships with member families and learn why they come to our Y.
• Help group maintain camp cleanliness.
• Perform all responsibilities in an enthusiastic and committed manner.
• Take the initiative to be actively participatory in all activities.
• Act as needed when not leading a specialty program.

Qualifications

• High school student or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a day 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 16 years of age.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.