Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for providing a positive camping experience for campers, planning and implementing programs and activities appropriate for a specific group, ensuring safety and well-being of campers, and ensuring that camper and parent needs and expectations are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read and be accountable for YMCA, state licensing standards, policies and procedures.
• Assist in the supervision and planning of camp activities; ensure all campers can participate in all activities, no matter varied abilities whether physical, or intellectual.
• Actively participate in activities to encourage participation.
• Interpret and maintain safety and health policies and procedures; review and understand your roles and responsibilities in emergency procedures
• Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid risk of accidents; maintain awareness of camper well-being
• Identify, address, and positively redirect/correct inappropriate behavior
• Adhere to policies and procedures when caring for injured campers; report all incidents to ensure a safe environment
• Serve as role model for campers by arriving to camp, meetings and activities at assigned time; displaying good sportsmanship; following YMCA rules and regulations.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication with parents/guardians regarding camper and camp activities.
• Participate in staff training, meetings and conferences as required.
• Ensure quality of camp by noting any problems, safety concerns, or equipment disrepair.
• Ensure camp and equipment cleanliness.
• Develop and implement an activity or program with campers. Plan at least one service project to increase camper awareness of environment, cultural diversity or within a prescribed theme.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and experience working with children.
• Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior and recognize hazard situations.

Upon hire, counselors will be required to acquire and maintain the following certifications:

• CPR/AED/O2/First Aid obtained through the American Red Cross (valid 2 years)
• Requisite OSHA online trainings (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted)
• CARI/CHRI
• Health and Safety, Child Growth and Development and Mandated Reporter Training
• Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
• Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about working with children in a fun and engaging camp environment. As a Camp Counselor, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of campers while gaining valuable experience in childcare and education.

Please note that this is a seasonal position with varying hours based on the camp schedule.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.13 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Trenton, NJ 08620: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person