Senior Camp Counselor

Position Summary

Camp Rise - Plainfield is seeking a Senior Camp Counselor to support the Y's mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role involves direct supervision of a group of children, fostering positive relationships, and facilitating various camp activities.

Essential Functions

• Keeps campers focused and engaged in camp activities.
• Aids Specialists during activity periods.
• Greet campers with enthusiasm and build cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers.
• Develop positive relationships with member families and learn about their reasons for coming to the Y.
• Learn and remember camper names, responding to their needs.
• Assist Specialists and all camp staff in carrying out themes, special events, trips, and all camp activities.
• Encourage camper's youth development progress.
• Help maintain camp cleanliness.
• Work cooperatively with all camp staff while planning all camp activities.
• Treat campers and fellow staff members with respect and use positive reinforcement to commend good choices.
• Teach and instill the Four Core Values of the YMCA in all camp activities: Caring, Respect, Honesty, & Responsibility.
• Perform the above responsibilities enthusiastically and commit to the well-being of campers.

Requirements

• High school student or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting, especially as a CIT.
• Interest 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.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise program activities in various indoor and outdoor locations.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, including those subject to extreme heat and humidity.
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid.
• Plan, lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

Benefits

• FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
• 10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
• A supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values, recruits volunteers, and builds effective working relationships.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions, builds rapport, and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance, demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a Drug-Free Workplace

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.