Job Description

Job Location BATH, ME 04530 Salary Range $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time Seasonal (35-40 hours)

Reports to: Youth & Family Director/ Summer Camp Lead

Primary Function/Department: Summer Camp

Leadership
Level: Leader

Pay: $15.00hr

POSITION SUMMARY:

Summer camp counselors are under the direct supervision of the Youth & Family Director and Summer Camp Leads. The Camp Counselor aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in daily camp activities M-F with staggered shifts that fall between 6:15AM-5:30PM. Camp Counselors provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and are actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities, field trips, and events.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervising youth and presenting positive role modeling through all interactions with program participants

• Provide opportunities for the group, so that each individual has options of success

• Assist each camper with meeting personal goals and those established by the camp for camper development

• Follow/meet program goals/rules/procedures as outlined in the State of Maine Child Care Licensing Rule Book, staff handbook, and parent handbook

• Maintain/follow established health and safety standards of the YMCA, and Dept. of Public Health.

• Adapt activities with other counselors and follow camp schedules

• Support/help with all camp activities and participate as a member of the camp staff team

• Supervise all aspects of the camper’s day including i.e., assemblies, morning and afternoon activities, pool and locker rooms, lunch, and excursions

• Assist in the pool with daily swim

• Participate in all programs, excursions, family nights, trainings, and other events as assigned.

• To keep confidences, loyalties, and practice professionalism

• Extremely reliable and dependable

• Work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs

• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision making

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Respond to and provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems and concerns.

• Learn, follow, and enforce local Y and national guidelines related to internal policies

• Be responsible for site issues, conflicts, and resolutions

• Must be proactive, self-sufficient, and highly motivated

• Presently engaged, mentally and physically

• Demonstrate/teach the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to all campers and staff

• Complete other duties as assigned

• ** Essential functions may change based off staffing & program needs

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Relationships

• Communication

• Developing others

• Inclusion

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability and experience in supervising children

• Commitment to the entire summer camp from late June-August with minimal absences

• At least 16 years of age for part-time counselors (25-35 hours a week)

• Desire and ability to work in a camp setting

• Great role model, high integrity, and adaptable

• Strong communication and collaborative skills

• Positive attitude

• Experience working with children of varied ages

• Current First Aid and Adult and Child CPR certifications/Basic Water Safety/Maine Roads to Quality (Training offered in staff orientation)

• Ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from participants and/or administration

• Ability to write reports that conform to prescribed style and format

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; and talk to hear.

• Stand for up to 6-8 hours.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.