Summer Day Camp Counselor

TELFORD COMMUNITY CENTER YMCA

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Day Camp Counselor
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Status: Part Time - Seasonal
Reports to: Lead Day Camp Counselor Revision Date: May 10, 2022

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises a group of children.

2. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, captures the children’s interest and consistent with YMCA values.

3. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.

4. Attends staff meetings and trainings.

5. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

6. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

7. Supervise, lead, guide, motivate and consistently interact with a group of 10-20 campers and work to ensure a positive, safe and nurturing camp experience for each participant at all times.

8. Works in cooperation with all counselors in planning weekly special events for the campers, that relate to the theme.

9. Follow planned schedule of activities and arrive at each session promptly.

10. Timely submission of all paperwork, lesson plans, etc.

11. Acquaint campers with rules, activities, daily schedules, and traditions of camp.

12. Keep daily attendance and be constantly aware of the campers under their care throughout the day and at each new activity.

13. Report all accidents and incidents to the Lead Counselor and complete all incident/accident forms correctly.

14. Maintains sensitivity and patience while providing care to meet each child’s individual basic needs.

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DAY CAMP COUNSELOR

15. Maintains confidentiality of the children and staff’s information.

16. Actively participate with campers at all free swim and lesson sessions in the pool.

17. Works in conjunction with outside organizations.

18. Addresses any personal or programmatic problems and suggestions promptly and directly to the Lead Counselor or Child Care Director.

19. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting

2. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc…

3. At least 16 years of age.

4. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, Tb skin test/screening and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DAY CAMP COUNSELOR

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.
• Performs heavy work which includes: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to

20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects, including human bodies.

• Possess vision clarity from a distance of less than 20’ and up to and beyond 20’. Possess the ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to be able to see objects where they actually are. Possess the ability to observe an area up or down or to the right or to the left with eyes in a fixed position.
• Possess the ability to perform the following activities, but not limited to: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10