What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Resident Camp Counselor: Camp Harrison position at YMCA of Greater Charlotte?
To achieve the goals and objectives of the Camp by:
- Living in a cabin with 8 to 12 campers, serving as their counselor and leader.
- Providing leadership in one or more program activities.
- Participating in the planning and implementation in division and all Camp programming.
- Guide and direct their cabin group in a variety of camp activities.
- Participate in staff training and staff meetings.
- Live with a group of campers and help them adjust and grow toward other campers and camp life.
- Set a good example for your campers in your leadership.
- Interpret and supervise safety and health regulations.
- Supervise performance of CIT assigned to your cabin.
- Maintain good public relations with parents of campers in your cabin.
- Submit reports, on time, as required.
- Assist with and participate in divisional and Camp wide activities and programs.
- Teach a skill activity to which he/she is assigned and maintain a quality program.
- Encourage respect for personal property and camp equipment and facilities.
- Managing personal time off in accordance with camp policy.
- Authority to discipline the campers within his/her cabin group as long as no physical punishment is used, no meals or activities withheld, no punishment is administered to replace usual individual work assignments (K.P., cabin cleanup, etc.).
- Correct any behavior of staff and campers, which, in his/her judgment, is immediately dangerous to a camper, the camp facility or equipment, and to report his action to his immediate supervisor.
- Administer first aid to any camper or staff, which, in his/her judgment, is needed immediately and reports this action to the Camp Nurse or Director at first opportunity.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 16 years or older.
- One year of college or equivalent in camping experience.
- Possess leadership experience in youth groups, i.e., YMCA, Church, school, community.
- Like children, have the ability to work with them and the ability to understand the needs of campers and place the needs of the campers and camp ahead of personal desires.
- Relate to one's peers and supervisors in a work setting.
- Find enjoyment in outdoor living and have an appreciation and understanding of the natural environment.
- Skill and ability in some specific program responsibility.
- In sympathy with and committed to carrying out the basic team purpose of the camp.
- Possess skills in oral and written communication.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Walking
- Sitting
- Squatting
- Vision
- Crouching
- Stooping
- Climbing
- Hearing
- Kneeling
- Standing
- Carrying (50 lbs.)
- Pushing (50 lbs.)
- Pulling (50 lbs.)
- Lifting (50 lbs.)
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
- Achieve the goals and objectives of the camp in the lives of the campers in his/her cabin group and in his/her own life.
- Campers have a happy, safe and rewarding experience.
- Counselor has a rewarding and growing experience.
