Camp Counselor - Lake Stockwell

YMCA of the Pines•Medford, NJ

4d•$150 - $400

About The Position

Overview The Camp 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

Must be 16 years of age (or will complete 10th grade this school year) or older
Have knowledge in the supervision and safety of children.
Must possess leadership skills that can assist in encouraging and motivating campers.
Show enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility and maturity.
Ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week with irregular work hours.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel & bend (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.

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.
General 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.