YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Camp Counselor

YMCA Metro Washington•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: Provides leadership to a group of children in the day camp program Supervisory Responsibility: X No Supervisory responsibility ¨ Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision) ¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel ¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees ¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees Organizational Structure: Job title to which this position reports: Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director Job titles directly reporting to this position: None Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists other staff members with planning and carrying out activities with a particular small group Promotes good personal relationships, teaches planned activities, and stays alert to potential health or safety dangers to campers Supports the Camp Director in planning and leading camp activities Ensures all supplies and program needs are available at the time necessary for the campers and ensures that the camp site is clean and neat when activities are over Attends all staff trainings, staff meetings, and participates in family events and activities Responsible for the health and safety of the campers; conduct hourly head counts throughout the day and in accordance with the Day Care/Day Camp Policy Interacts with the children at all times, taking part in each activity in which the children are involved Assists and participates in all camp-wide activities and special events Encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities Write and follow a weekly lesson plan that has been pre-approved by Camp Director Maintains good public relations with parents Supports the program goals of the YMCA as a whole and the branch in particular Other duties as required Customer Service Standards: Staff Engagement: I will greet all children with a smile and by name I will provide ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child. Facility Excellence: I will provide a safe and clean environment for all kids I will be knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings. Show: I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child I will build lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids

Requirements

High school diploma
Must be 18 years of age
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
Must meet the county/state licensing requirements
Prior experience in supervision of children or one season’s experience as a junior counselor or have completed the CIT program
Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities
Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents
Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development
Complete Training for: Blood Borne Pathogens, Facility Orientation, Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse, Day Camp Policies, Staff/Parent Handbook, Camp Curriculum, Emergency Procedures
The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 21 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files
Must be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
Must have visual acuity to observe all children

Responsibilities

Assists other staff members with planning and carrying out activities with a particular small group
Promotes good personal relationships, teaches planned activities, and stays alert to potential health or safety dangers to campers
Supports the Camp Director in planning and leading camp activities
Ensures all supplies and program needs are available at the time necessary for the campers and ensures that the camp site is clean and neat when activities are over
Attends all staff trainings, staff meetings, and participates in family events and activities
Responsible for the health and safety of the campers; conduct hourly head counts throughout the day and in accordance with the Day Care/Day Camp Policy
Interacts with the children at all times, taking part in each activity in which the children are involved
Assists and participates in all camp-wide activities and special events
Encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities
Write and follow a weekly lesson plan that has been pre-approved by Camp Director
Maintains good public relations with parents
Supports the program goals of the YMCA as a whole and the branch in particular
Other duties as required