Respite Weekend Camp Counselor

1 week ago

Akron, United States Akron Area YMCA Full time
Description

ABOUT RESPITE WEEKENDS

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS LOOKING TO GAIN EXPERIENCE OR THOSE LOOKING FOR A CAREER WORKING WITH THE SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION.

ONLY 1 WEEKEND EACH MONTH

Respite Weekends offer enjoyable overnight camp experiences all year round for children with disabilities. Campers arrive on Friday evening and stay until Sunday morning, engaging in a variety of traditional and seasonal camp activities. These weekends provide a great opportunity for campers to reconnect with old friends, forge new friendships, and offer first-time campers a brief overnight adventure.

Camper drop-off is from 6-7pm on Friday evening and Camper pick-up is between 10-11am Sunday morning. Campers are only able to register for 1 weekend a month, in order to give everyone a chance to enjoy a weekend at camp.

POSITION SUMMARY

Respite counselors will supervise and assist daily needs of campers with disabilities (including feeding, showering, toileting, & dressing). Lead daily activities: arts & crafts, games, dance, music, water, nature, evening programs and chapels. Act in a responsible manner while employed, on and off camp grounds, to set a proper example. Work in collaboration with other staff to make the respites rewarding, challenging and safe experience for all. Program or camp related Staff will work long hours providing the campers with fantastic experiences. Staff are expected to participate in all activities with the campers which may include: riding on pontoon boats, canoeing, swimming in the lake, playing outdoor games, hiking, and crafts. This is a live-in position with staff members required to live in a cabin with campers. This position requires leadership by example.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  1. Live with cabin group and help each camper adjust and grow with other campers.
  2. Assist in developing individual camper's independence, self-esteem, and peer relationships in the summer camping environment.
  3. Design/lead activities that are safe, fun and promote cabin unity.
  4. Organize campers for daily cabin clean up and camp improvement duties.
  5. Arrive on time.
  6. Interpret safety and health rules, as well as other camp policies, to campers.
  7. Actively participate in all activities including waterfront, evening programs, & special events.
  8. Use behavior management techniques as outlined in the policy and procedure handbook.
  9. Evaluate camp program and provide input in to support staff and directors.
  10. Abide by mandatory reporting policies, as described in the policy and procedure handbook.
  11. Ensures proper maintenance and upkeep of camp grounds and facilities, reporting any maintenance concerns to the Program Director.
  12. Provide the extra needed medical and personal attention required by campers with disabilities.
  13. Offer enthusiasm for camp life and programs.
  14. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or staff leaders.
QUALIFICATIONS
  1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Must have completed one year of college or equivalent life experience.
  3. Experience and/or training in youth work.
  4. Must display an overall willingness to do what needs to be done with a positive attitude to provide the best experience possible for our campers.
  5. Must be able to multi task and have excellent organizational skills.
  6. Must be able to demonstrate YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.
  7. Staff are expected to obtain CPR, & First Aid Certifications at earliest training possible. Optional lifeguarding and boat trainings are available prior to staff training.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to life 50 pounds independently
  • mental capability to make good decisions which affect those around them.
  • Must be willing to live and work in a community atmosphere.

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