Junior Camp Counselors

5 days ago

Fairfield, United States Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Full time
Description

The Day Camp Junior Counselor provides direct supervision to a group of children in a seasonal day camp setting and maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This results in a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, vendors and guests.
  • Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers.
  • Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.
  • Assists Senior Counselors, Unit Directors, and Directors in planning and implementing camp activities. This may include evening, overnight, and weekend events.
  • Ensures that campers, program areas, and equipment are kept clean and safe
  • Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to campers, and remains aware of camp surroundings.
  • Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, completes related reports as required.
  • Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those for the prevention of child abuse and the Rule of Three.
  • Follows all Camp procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, camper supervision, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
  • Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
Requirements
  • Must be 16 years of age or older with desire and ability to work with and relate to children and peers outdoors.
  • Experience working with children of camp age is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching skills and activities.
  • Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
  • Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
  • Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support campers.
  • Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
  • Must complete new employee trainings and department onboarding.
  • Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certifications preferred.

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