Junior Camp Counselor - City Camp

About the role

Under the direction of the Camp Program Director/Site Director, the Junior Camp Counselor will provide direct service to participants in licensed camp programs. The primary role is to serve as a role model for youth, providing positive interaction and engagement throughout the program while leading participants in age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities

• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service hours.
• Assist Camp Counselor in supporting and participating in scheduled activities, supervising routines, and encouraging youth participation.
• Remain actively engaged with youth throughout programs with a focus on building relationships and being a positive role model in interpersonal communication, sportsmanship, healthy eating, and physical activity.
• Assist Camp Counselor in maintaining accurate attendance (roll call) and rosters daily.
• Demonstrate the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcements; review and understand the YMCA Discipline Policy.
• Maintain good public relations with parents and leadership by keeping parent tables neat and organized, greeting every parent and child daily, and checking identification on unfamiliar persons picking up children.
• Discuss only pertinent items with parents and keep it positive as much as possible; refer program inquiries and concerns to the direct supervisor.
• Ensure the program is operated in a safe and purposeful manner, following all KDHE and YMCA guidelines.
• Assist the Camp Counselor with program needs and notify of supply needs and repairs.
• Adhere to staff snack restrictions and cleaning schedules.
• Communicate important program issues and information to the direct supervisor.
• Be a team player with all staff.
• Follow all reporting procedures for reporting suspected child abuse.
• Assist in maintaining necessary records involving participant attendance.
• Maintain a positive, consistent model of discipline.
• Assist with groups of children; be aware of lines of sight and report any behavior concerns to the immediate supervisor.
• Support Strong Community campaign.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Effect on end results

• Ensure children feel positive and look forward to coming to the YMCA Summer Camp.
• Ensure parents are pleased with the growth and development of their child(ren), positively affecting overall program stability.