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SalaryPosition Summary:
The major responsibility of the Camp Counselor is to assist in the daily delivery of a wide variety of developmentally appropriate programs and activities. Participate in all activities and insure that campers participate as well.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the daily delivery of a wide variety of developmentally appropriate programs and activities.
- Assist in the supervision and discipline of campers participating in programs and services within the designated program areas as well as throughout the camp/clubhouse as deemed appropriate.
- Participate in collaborative programs, events, and field trips with staff from other clubhouse groups, staff from other BGCB clubhouses and community organizations as appropriate.
- Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
- Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the camp/program area(s). Maintain a safe and clean camp/program area.
- Travel between sites and to activities as needed.
- Other related duties as specified by Directors.
General BGCB Expectations:
- Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
- Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
- Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
- Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.
Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Demand :
- High School degree or GED preferred.
- Must be 18+ years of age.
- Experience working with children/youth preferred.
- Must be or become CPR and First Aid certified.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work evening and weekend shifts, flexibility to work extended hours required.
Job Type: Seasonal (Full-Time)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Pay Range: $19 - $21 (Depending on Relevant Experience & Internal Equity)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Pay Range: $19 - $21 (Depending on Relevant Experience & Internal Equity)
