Job description
Dreaming of warm sunny weather of Summer? We are too! Spend your summer outdoors as a professional role model working as a Camp Counselor for the YMCA!
Starting at $15/hour
No Evenings, No Weekends
Camp location is Silverbrook.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Unit Director, the Day Camp Counselor will serve as a leader and counselor to campers and participates in the planning and implementation of the day camp programming, taking responsibility for each child’s safety and for the overall quality of his/her camp experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Understands and follows state licensing and requirements listed in DCF 252.
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Assures that all campers are being safe while having fun at the same time.
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Ensures camp counselors are supervising campers at all times.
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Serves as a positive role model for all campers.
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Plans and organizes camp activities with both small and large groups.
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Participates in all camp activities.
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Maintains a clean, organized and safe camp atmosphere.
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Maintains a high degree of communication with staff, campers, and parents.
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Attends 40 hours of mandatory pre-camp orientation.
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Recognizes and solves individual and group conflicts effectively.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum age 17, with High School Diploma, or equivalent.
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Ability to relate to diverse groups of people.
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Ability to interact with children at their cognitive level.
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Possess strong organizational skills.
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Current CPR PRO/First Aid/ Shaken Baby is preferred; required within 30 days of hire.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Must be capable of carrying loads of up to 50 pounds.
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Work at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time 1-2 times a week on average.
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Work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
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Perform essential program support to camp activities and programs which may include, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead, crouching, kneeling, shoveling, working in narrow and/or confining spaces underground, overhead, and at ground level, twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs, and lying on stomach and/or back.
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Ability to perform tasks outdoor in different climate.
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