Youth Programs Assistant Summer Camp Counselor

Job Type
Temporary
Description
Want to love your job, have fun, and enjoy your summer? Join our team!
In school? No problem! Training begins late May-early June!!
FLSA Classification: Nonexempt
Reports to: Youth Programs Director
Summary/objective
Lead, mentor, and supervise elementary to middle school campers. Must be able to commit to the Summer Camp season (June - August).
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assists Summer Camp Counselor with group of assigned children
• Supervise and interact with children in a style to promote educationally and developmentally-stimulating programs and activities
• Communicate with children using a style that builds relationships and promotes teamwork
• Promote the safety and security of all children at all times
• Ensure group rotations happen smoothly and effectively
• Maintain visual presence during work shifts and be responsible for assigned areas
• Communicate program policies and expectations to students and/or parents to ensure a high level of safety and service at all times
• Maintain supervision appropriate to student-to-counselor ratios and always be within sight and sound of campers
• Assist with group/classroom management
• Assist with creating and planning daily activities and actively participate in all planned activities
• Ensure assigned classroom or area is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per state licensing standards
• Deliver outstanding service to our members, guests and fellow team members with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor
• Follow state licensing standards (as required)

Requirements
Physical demands

• Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
• Must be able to physically respond in a quick manner in the event of an emergency
• Must be able to fully participate in all indoor and outdoor activities
• Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and stress
• Must be able to work in warm, humid, rainy or windy outdoor conditions
• Must have ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Required competencies, education, and experience

• High School Diploma recommended
• Must be able to commit to work the Summer Camp season (June - August)
• Prior experience with youth programming and/or Summer Camp programs highly desired
• Prior working experience and knowledge of state licensing standards highly desired
• Must be at least 16 years old

Company Expectations

• Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
• Park in team member designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep club neat and clean
• Secure appropriate shift coverage if requesting time off for work
• Be a reliable team member who is consistently working scheduled hours, including arriving on time for shift
• Assist with Service Days
• Willingness to assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department
• When supervisor or team members calls or emails, promptly return contact
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver outstanding service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, a pleasant demeanor at all times

Affirmative Action/EEO statement
acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.