Senior Counselor)

YMCA•South Kingstown, RI

2d•$275 - $400•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision and support the Overnight Camp Director and Executive Director, a Camp Fuller Counselor will be the driving factor of creating the summer camp experience. Counselor will be the primary adults in the lives of the campers who come to camp during their experience by creating a safe environment to grow, build friendships, and develop lifelong interests and skills. Camp Counselors are the cornerstone of the Camp Fuller Experience, being the one who lives in cabins with campers, holds primary supervision of youth in our program, and support in creating programming to create an Overnight Camp Experience like no other!

Requirements

A desire to have a positive impact on the life of the youth and other staff at camp
Experience working with youth or a willingness to learn
Ability to lift 30 lbs or willingness to ask for help if not
Ability to move around camp quickly enough to keep campers safe
Strong comprehension and critical thinking skills to be able to respond to challenges and emergencies effectively
Willingness to express challenges or struggles so they can be addressed by Camp Leadership
Supervision of all participants in counselor's company while on duty
Recognition of “red flag behavior” that could lead to a violation of the Camp Child Protection Policy
Understanding of chain of command to ensure staff will default to the person in charge of an area where appropriate (for example: when in an aquatic environment, lifeguards have final say in what is and is not appropriate behavior)
Must be able to communicate in English. Does not need to be fluent but must be able to understand needs of youth when expressed and understand safety requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth ages 7-16 is preferred, but not required
Experience working in an outdoor setting is preferred, but not required
Experience being part of a successful team is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Live in Cabins with a group of a max of 8-10 campers and one other counselor to provide live in supervision to campers
Facilitate friendships and relationship building among campers
Support and program specialty activity periods based on skills, interests, and ability - focusing around curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation of programs
Be the primary adult supervising campers in all spaces of camp they are present in
Work as a member of the Greater Camp Fuller Staff in creating a great camp experience for campers
Participate in pre-camp training (1-2 weeks depending on arrival) to gain the knowledge and camaraderie of being on the Camp Fuller Staff
Uphold all policies and procedures of YMCA Camp Fuller including but not limited to Risk Management, Supervision, Child Protection, and Safety Standards.

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