Summer Camp Assistant Counselor

POSITION: Summer Camp Assistant Counselor
SUPERVISOR: Youth Program Director
HOURS: Scheduled to fit program needs.
SALARY: As per current salary schedule

Hope 7 is a nonprofit organization located in Troy, NY with two entities: a community food pantry and a youth program, providing services for children during after-school hours, school vacations and summer camp. We are a NYS OCFS licensed program with 50 years of youth programming experience. Our traveling summer day camp runs from June 30th through August 29th, Monday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm. Staggered 7-8 hour shifts available with all shifts encompassing the hours of 8-4 as we travel daily by school bus to local state & town parks. Candidates must be highly energetic, love the outdoors, creative, a team player, and TRULY enjoy being with kids! The day is non-stop, and candidates must have the stamina and motivation to keep children engaged throughout the day. Candidates are responsible for assisting the head counselor with groups of 10 children grouped by age.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:
1. Must possess a minimum of high school diploma.
2. Must possess the desire to work with school age children and have experience in child care.

3. Credential and year of experience working with children OR associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent
4. Must be 18 years of age or older.
5. Must complete all application requirements as per NYS regulations.
6. Must be available 6/30-8/29 and on designated days prior to camp for training.

DUTIES:
1. Will always adhere to NYS OCFS regulations and always maintain safety and well-being of children as a priority.
2. Will assist head counselor in daily activities for assigned group, including arts and craft activities, group sports and individual activities as deemed by Program Director.
3. Will follow all directives of Youth Program Director and be flexible and accepting of routine changes as deemed necessary by the director.
4. Will attend all staff meetings scheduled by director and agency

5. Will understand and agree to the necessity for promptness and minimal absenteeism and will make every effort to schedule essential appointments for non-working hours.
6. Will understand and exhibit attitude and behavior essential to working as a team member and be professional in all dealings with coworkers, parents and other staff.
7. Will consistently seek immediate answers to questions and resolutions to problems as they arise by first consulting with direct supervisor. If the answer is not resolved, will then consult with other administrators.
8. Will perform any housekeeping and maintenance duties as needed and directed by any supervisor or administrator.

9. Other duties can be assigned by the Supervisors to meet the needs of the program.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 47.5 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shift

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: Up to $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 47.5 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17