Camp Counselor - Seasonal

YMCA Southcoast • Fall River, MA

10h • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership and guidance to a group of campers in a range of daily activities. This role involves supervising campers during scheduled events, monitoring their health and safety, and fostering positive interpersonal relationships. The counselor will also resolve camper issues, provide feedback on progress, contribute program ideas, and maintain awareness of potential health and safety hazards.

Requirements

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years of High School required.
• Experience working with children in day camp setting.
• Experience in one or more camp activities including: outdoor living, boating, archery, camping, music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games or similar.
• Ability to interact effectively with children and parents on a range of issues.
• Certified, or ability to become certified, within first 30 days of hire in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention.

Nice To Haves

• High School graduate or minimum one year of college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of campers participating in scheduled camp events.
• Monitor and provide guidance to campers in areas of health and safety, team building, and interpersonal relationships.
• Resolve issues of interpersonal, behavioral, and administrative nature; administer disciplinary action in accordance with camp standards.
• Provide feedback to campers and camp leadership regarding camper progress and concerns; identify and communicate areas for improvement.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to camp management in areas of program participation growth, camper satisfaction, and retention of campers.
• Maintain awareness of potential health and safety issues, identify hazards, take appropriate action to resolve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED