Assistant Counselor - Lake Stockwell

YMCA of the Pines•Medford Township, NJ

5d•$125 - $140

About The Position

The Assistant Counselor position is responsible for supporting the supervision of campers in a small group setting provided by the Head Counselor. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Requirements

The incumbent must be 16 years of age or older
Have knowledge in the supervision and safety of children.
Must possess leadership skills that can assist in encouraging and motivating campers.
Must show enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility and maturity.
Working papers are required and can be obtained at any high school’s main office. As part of New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development, incumbent is required to take a half hour break every day.

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach songs, games, stories, sports and other related skills is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Counselor in the responsibility for the general safety and supervision of campers in assigned group.
Assist Activity Directors during activity periods on an as needed basis.
Assistant Counselors will be assigned to a different age group each week to learn to work with a variety of different ages of campers as well as staff members.
Supervise and participate in all assigned aspects of the campers’ day which includes but is not limited to: Camper check-in and check-out; meal times; activities and extended am and extended pm duties as assigned.
Attend and participate in one week of General Staff Training.