What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at MEADOWLANDS AREA YMCA?
Job Details
Job Location: Meadowlands Area YMCA - East Rutherford, NJ
Position Type: Camp Staff
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Service Worker
Description
Provide direct supervision of a group of children in a Camp environment. Provide quality experience to children while focusing on the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of daily programs under the direction of the Camp Director or Supervisory Staff.
- Consistently greet campers with a smile and treat them with enthusiasm.
- Develop positive relationships with families.
- Keep campers focused and engaged in camp activities.
- Ensure supervision and tracking procedures are ALWAYS followed.
- Assist in providing a safe and supportive environment for all children.
- Assist in keeping accurate documentation of attendance, children’s files, emergency drills, accident/illness/behavior reports, administration of medication and lesson plans.
- Work cooperatively with all camp staff while planning and implementing all camp activities.
- Assist in practicing emergency procedures.
- Assist in all general housekeeping tasks.
- Assist specialists during activity periods.
- To always assist with the management and supervision of children, including activity areas.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of activities appropriate to children’s needs and interests.
- Assist with ensuring proper sign in/sign out procedures are followed.
- Assist in the preservation of all program supplies and equipment.
- Attending all In-Service Workshops and office meetings.
- Keep certifications current in CPR, First Aid and Blood Bourne Pathogens while receiving necessary and required training in Child Abuse Prevention and other required courses.
- To be able to constantly stand, walk, bend, run, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, pushing or pulling, some climbing and balancing as well as lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.
- To address each child’s interest and programs’ needs and support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- To have an active and open line of communication with Camp Director and Camp Staff, sharing information on children and any other critical issues.
- Be knowledgeable and follow the Policies and Procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook and Parent Handbook.
- Wear the approved YMCA work attire. Notify the Camp Director if in need of a YMCA staff shirt. Should arrive at the program 5 minutes before the program starts.
- All other miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must have some experience in childcare, including basic knowledge of child development and positive discipline techniques.
- Must be able to lead a group of 10 students in activities ensuring physical and emotional safety.
- Excellent listening and communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
