Summer Overnight Camp Junior Counselor

2 weeks ago


United, United States Greater Philadelphia YMCA Full time

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity

POSITION PURPOSE

Ensure campers have the best summer ever. Serve as mentor and role model for campers with various special needs while helping lead and assist in supervising various

recreational activities and help assist with overnight resident supervision to campers in the overnight camp program. Provide excellent customer service to all clients, know and enforce rules and safety measures, care for all equipment and facilities, and work well as a member of the camp community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Help lead a group of campers in cabin activities including but not limited to transitions, mealtimes, morning and bedtime routines, interpersonal conflict, and daily schedule
  • Use good judgment to ensure the safety of our campers
  • Employ leadership techniques and demonstrate excellent customer service and work ethic as covered in staff training
  • Follow all rules, operating procedures, instructions, and policies, and know and implement all emergency procedures when necessary
  • Provide exemplary role modeling at all times when participants are at camp, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership over camp, including cleaning of facilities and care of equipment
  • Follow specific directives of the leadership team as assigned. Communicate all work-related issues through the Unit Leaders.
  • Ensure quality of camp by noting any problems, safety concerns, or equipment disrepair. Ensure camp and equipment cleanliness.
ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
    • At least 16 years old
    • Experience working with children. CIT experience preferred.
    • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and experience working with children.
    • Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior and recognize hazard situations.
OUR CULTURE

At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission.

OUR MISSION

To improve lives by connecting people to health, well-being, and to each other.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.

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  • Job Family Seasonal
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Employment Indicator Seasonal


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