Camp Counselor - Seasonal
YMCA Southcoast•New Bedford, MA
About The Position
Position Summary: Provide leadership and guidance to a group of campers in a range of daily activities.
Requirements
- Minimum 16 years of age.
- Minimum 2 years of High School required; High School graduate or minimum one year of college preferred.
- 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.
- Required to lift and/or move on occasion up to 50 pounds.
- Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and communicate verbally in a noisy environment.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
