What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Camp Counselor - YMCA Camp Hi-Rock position at CENTRAL CONNECTICUT COAST YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC?
The Overnight Camp Counselor aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in a resident camp setting. The Overnight Camp Counselor maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This results in a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. Overnight Camp Counselors may be asked to work in resident camp and/or day camp depending on camp needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, vendors and guests.
- Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers.
- Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.
- Respond to and provide opportunities for discussion of individual or group problems or concerns.
- Assist each camper with meeting personal goals and those established by the camp for camper development.
- Follow established procedures for supervising camper health and enforcing all safety regulations.
- Supervise all aspects of the camper’s day including waking up, Cabin/Unit Kapers, meals, Siesta, evening activities, getting ready for bed, overnights, and after-hours duty as assigned.
- Plan and lead a non-denominational devotion for campers each night.
- Instruct campers in emergency procedures including fire, severe weather, Lost Camper, and Tag Calls.
- Teach and assist Coaching Periods as assigned.
- Serve as a Lifeguard or Lookout at the waterfront as assigned.
- Participate in Weekend Program, Unit On Duty, and other events as assigned.
- Actively participate in staff training, meetings, and supervisory conferences.
- Follows all camp procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, camper supervision, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
- Communicates with staff, campers, and parents in a timely and professional manner and answers questions that will support a positive experience with the Y.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
