Summer Camp Junior Counselor (Dodge YMCA)

Summary

The Dodge YMCA is seeking a Summer Camp Junior Counselor. Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Director, the Summer Camp Junior Counselor will play a critical role in the successful operation of the Summer Camp program.  The Summer Camp Junior Counselor will be responsible for providing a safe, positive environment for school-age children and for providing opportunities for learning, interaction, and academic or personal growth.

Summer Camp programs operate Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., June through August.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required OR must have at least one (1) year of experience working with children 13 years of age or younger.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults.

Duties

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times. Understand, maintain, and ensure that participants follow Risk Management and safety procedures.
• Plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values-based in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness, and/or nutrition.
• Perform specific scheduled assignments, including, but not limited to, arrival and/or departure, and lunch duty.
• Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including, but not limited to, summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances.
• Work cooperatively with all program staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Summer Camp program to staff, participants, and caregivers.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas of growth.
• Attend all required pre-camp trainings. Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events.
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations.