Camp Counselor

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF ATTLEBORO•Norton, MA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Attleboro YMCA as a Seasonal Camp Counselor! Join a dynamic team committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a Camp Counselor, you are the architect of joy, responsible for creating an exhilarating, safe, and educational haven for our campers. Your mission: to lead, inspire, and cultivate an environment where children's social, spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth thrives. Picture yourself at the heart of it all, coordinating and delivering sensational camp programs, orchestrating special events, and guiding the next generation of leaders – our CITs. Your days will be a whirlwind of positive energy, from maintaining accurate headcounts to being the unwavering role model every camper looks up to. Your playground is a canvas waiting to be painted with enthusiasm! Dive into themed activities, foster an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere, and actively participate in games that build not just teamwork but lifelong memories. You're not just a counselor; you're a facilitator of dreams, ensuring that each camper feels a sense of belonging through shared experiences and team-building magic. But it's not just fun and games; it's about keeping the flame of responsibility burning bright. Your role extends to being a vigilant guardian, intervening when necessary, fostering healthy dialogue, and promoting good sportsmanship. In moments of crisis, your ability to stay calm, make quick decisions, and communicate effectively could make all the difference. As a Camp Counselor, you're not just an employee; you're a leader embodying the YMCA Competencies: 1. Emotional Maturity: Mastering the art of understanding and managing emotions effectively in every situation. 2. Inclusion: Cherishing each individual's unique talents and actively promoting diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence. 3. Communication & Influence: Your words resonate, engaging, inspiring, and building unwavering commitment to the Y's cause. 4. Developing Self & Others: Nurturing your own growth while fostering the potential of those around you, be it staff, volunteers, members, or program participants. This isn't just a job; it's a thrilling journey with the Attleboro YMCA, where every day brings new challenges, triumphs, and the chance to make a lasting impact on young lives. So, pack your enthusiasm, positive attitude, and strong communication skills – your adventure awaits! Join us, and let's create a summer of memories that will last a lifetime!

Requirements

Enthusiasm
Positive attitude
Strong communication skills
Emotional Maturity: Mastering the art of understanding and managing emotions effectively in every situation.
Inclusion: Cherishing each individual's unique talents and actively promoting diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
Communication & Influence: Your words resonate, engaging, inspiring, and building unwavering commitment to the Y's cause.
Developing Self & Others: Nurturing your own growth while fostering the potential of those around you, be it staff, volunteers, members, or program participants.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and delivering sensational camp programs
Orchestrating special events
Guiding the next generation of leaders – our CITs
Maintaining accurate headcounts
Being the unwavering role model
Dive into themed activities
Foster an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere
Actively participate in games that build not just teamwork but lifelong memories
Ensuring that each camper feels a sense of belonging through shared experiences and team-building magic
Being a vigilant guardian, intervening when necessary, fostering healthy dialogue, and promoting good sportsmanship
In moments of crisis, your ability to stay calm, make quick decisions, and communicate effectively could make all the difference