Job Description

The Camp Counselor aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in daily camp activities. Camp Counselors provide a safe and nurturing environment for campers and are actively involved and have a positive attitude about all camp activities.

SALARY RANGE:$585.00 - $785.00/week

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide opportunities for the group so that each individual experience success.
• Assist each camper with meeting personal goals and those established by the camp for camper development.
• Follow established procedures for supervising camper health and enforcing all safety regulations. Maintain health, safety, cleanliness in program areas.
• Identify and report any potential risks.
• Supervise campers throughout daily activities and ensure program areas are safe for current activities. Take and maintain attendance throughout the day.
• Actively participate in staff training, meetings, etc.
• Help out with all camp activities and participate as a member of the camp staff team.
• Demonstrate/teach the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility with all campers and staff.
• Follow all camp rules, regulations and policies and enforce them among peers.
• Maintain positive public relations with parents, visitors, and the general public at all times.
• Able to visually and audibly identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
• Capable to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid and/or CPR.
• Submit all required paperwork on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend all Camp Counselor trainings and orientation.

Qualifications

• Prior camp staff experience or equivalent experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certified (can be obtained upon hire).
• Must have good decision making skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Positive attitude.
• Desire and ability to work in a camp setting.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.