Summer Camp Counselor

NON-EXEMPT

GLA-DA-WEN-TA CAMP COUNSELOR

Reports To: Director of Youth Development
Supervisory Responsibility: No

Position Summary:

To provide meaningful experiences to youth, by creating a safe and engaging program environment, and conduct activities that support curricular plans for learning and engaging youth. This role will work to build a partnership with the camp employees including Site Coordinators, Counselors, volunteers, and youth campers.

Camp Mission: Our goal is to provide every child with fantastic camp experience and strive to create opportunities for personal growth and new friendships in a safe physical and emotional environment.

Camp Description: Gla-Da-Wen-Ta is a 10-week themed Summer Camp. Each week is tied to a different theme with activities and crafts tied to those themes. Each week will have a field trip. In this specific position, counselors will oversee a group of 10-12 campers each week and will lead them through different activities each week.

Gla-Da-Wen-Ta:

· Camp runs 10 weeks from June 10th – August 16th

· Field Trip each week

· Before and After Care

· Held at the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph YMCA

· YMCA of Greater Michiana sponsored camp

· Temporary Position (Can lead to other opportunities in YMCA child care)

Qualifications:

1. Ability to demonstrate leadership skills as well as effective interpersonal communication skills.

2. Ability to work with others to implement a program with intention.

3. Preferred valid CPR/AED, First Aid & Blood Borne Pathogens certification (or complete required training available to staff).

4. Ability to handle and resolve conflicts.

5. Dependable and punctual work ethics.

6. Ability to be adaptable, organized, patient, and enthusiastic in a dynamic fast-paced setting.

7. Alert at all times with attention to detail.

8. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with leadership and program staff.

Experience

1. Working with youth in a fun and structured environment.

2. Working with diverse populations.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Supervise and teach camp participants directly through program engagement and curricular implementation.

2. Lead and assist with activities that will build the participant's mind, body, and spirit.

3. Relate and engage with participants to create a “fun” environment using activities that meet children’s abilities and interests.

4. Provide youth information they need to make good decisions by incorporating character education in daily routines and activities.

5. Identify and respond to behavior issues. Communicate concerns with Site Coordinators.

6. Exercise positive judgment skills by listening, understanding, and thinking with patience.

7. Manage maintenance of program supplies in accordance with safety standards and daily checks.

8. Assume an equal share of regular housekeeping such as cleaning, preparing for daily activities, and cleaning up after projects.

9. Work alongside all other staff that creates a positive and exciting environment for all.

10. Be alert to campers and staff needs.

11. Effectively communicate with the Site Coordinator for effective and positive program environment.

12. Understand your roles and responsibilities as a leader for the safety of all campers. Step in when deemed necessary and/or help with assignments as needed.

13. Maintain confidentiality according to YMCA policy.

14. Understand camp child licensing laws.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. This job requires minimum standing and walking 80% of the time.

2. Duties require lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.

3. Reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.

4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employee Signature ___________________________ Date ______________________

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person