Junior Summer Camp Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The junior camp counselor is responsible for managing the day-to-day safety and well-being of the campers in their care. Their primary job will be to guide the camp experience of the (up to) 10 campers while helping them develop mind, body and spirit as outlined in the YMCA mission statement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Help campers have fun, learn, explore, and make new friends
• Assist Senior Counselors in leading a group of campers in the Y camp program
• Assist in implementing the daily camp program activities
• Assist in guiding campers and helping them adjust and grow in relationships with one another
• Support a safe and healthy environment for all campers
• Interact with the campers at all times, participating in activities alongside the campers
• Participate in all camp-wide activities and special events
• Participate in staff trainings, meetings, and conferences as required

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Be available to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
• Ability to work well with others; take guidance and direction; be enthusiastic, patient, and flexible
• Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities
• Able to effectively communicate with children and parents
• Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time in a variety of settings and weather conditions
• Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
• Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
• Must have visual acuity to observe all children

EDUCATION AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum 16 years of age, CPR and First Aid Certifications required.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.