Camp Counselor

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Job Title:Camp Counselor
Branch: Oscar Lasko YMCA
Pay Class: Part Time
Shifts/Availability: Monday-Friday/Day
Rate: $15.00
About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.
Position Purpose: The Camp Counselor is responsible for the safety, well-being and supervision of the campers. All assigned duties will be performed in a manner reflecting the YMCA of the USA character development traits of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.
Responsibilities:

• Ensures the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and camp-wide and ensure a risk-free environment for all.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of activities in accordance with the camp schedule, submitting written plans prior to each week or as assigned by Camp Director.
• Maintains positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff.
• Organizes and maintains camp equipment, supplies, and property.
• Actively participate in all aspects of the day camp schedule as assigned.
• Maintains camp records including, but not limited to: accident & incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance documents, etc
• Maintains expectation of the YMCA requirements/rations and help others do the same.
• Works collaboratively with Head Counselor for assigned group.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age and/or have prior experience in working with children in a camp environment.
• Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs.
• Attend all required pre-camp and camp season trainings and meetings as scheduled.
• Obtain and maintain all new hire certifications and trainings before first day of camp.

Benefits:

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day.
• Fun, fast-paced work environment
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership must live in the same household)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - The YMCA of the Greater Brandywine considers candidates for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, genetic information, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable federal, state & local laws.

Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for advancement, Referral program