Camp Soar at Franklin YMCA - An 8 week program that runs from Monday, July 1st through Friday, August 23rd- offers an exciting variety of camp options to please every kind of camper at every age! With Arts, STEM, Sports-and-Games, Music, and Outdoor Ed for children entering Kindergarten through 9th grade!

Camp Soar is seeking seasonal Camp Counselors to provide energetic camp spirit and leadership throughout a fun summer experience! This role is responsible for executing our exciting camp curriculum, actively engaging and interacting with children of various backgrounds and abilities, responding to safety and behavioral needs, and more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Camp Counselors' primary responsibility is to execute a safe and fun summer experience for the children within their assigned group. Working under the direction of the Lead Camp Counselor and Camp Leadership Team, in this role, it is imperative to be able to make camp the best experience a child could ever dream of and will look back and remember for years to come. Camp Counselors are role models for leadership, demonstrating our core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility, and being fun, exciting individuals with good spirit. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Working collaboratively with other counselors to lead a group of 15-30 children.
• Working with other counselors to develop and execute fun and educational activities throughout the week.
• Open to development and growth within your position throughout the summer.
• Encouraging campers to achieve goals in personal development like being a leader, team player, speaking in front of peers, etc.
• Swimming daily with campers to have fun, assist in daily swim lessons, and ensure safety for all.
• Showing camp spirit every day by participating in camp traditions, singing camp songs, cheering on campers and staff, playing camp wide games, and more.
• Maintaining safety at all times by knowing every camper by name, knowing who you are responsible for at all times, maintaining proper ratios, carrying first aid supplies at all times, being responsive on a walkie-talkie system, etc.
• Participating in all camp activities. Must be able and willing to be active, run around, get messy, and want to make the experience each day one to remember.

HOURS:
*This role is a seasonal full time (40hrs per week) role. The ability to be flexible based on camp needs is required.*
Pre-Camp Trainings: June 8th, 15th and 29th
Camp Assignment: July 1st - August 23rd
Typical Weekly Schedules can be: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Employment Benefits Include:

• FREE Membership Access to Any YMCA in the Nation
• Discounts on all programming at the Greater Somerset County YMCA
• Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" with a 12% company contribution to fund after eligibility period.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion through the YMCA Movement
• Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be at least 18 years old
2. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc…
3. This position requires experience working with children in scouting or other child related activities
4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
5. Ability to provide stimulation, security and supervision to a variety of ages is essential

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands 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 the essential functions.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.