Camp Teen Adventure Leader - Abingdon (Ward)
About The Position
As a Teen Adventurer Camp Leader for Y camp, you will supervise and ensure the safety of a group of campers and associates to ensure a high-level of program quality, engagement, and an excellent camper experience. You will be responsible for planning and leading curriculum-based activities with a group of children in a specialty area. You will drive a Y minibus for camp related field trips and activities. You will leverage your enthusiasm in supervising, participating with and engaging campers to create a high quality, fun camper experience. As Teen Adventurer Camp Leader, you’ll contribute to the Y movement by providing experiences that lead to a summer of adventure and a lifetime of memories.
Requirements
- An interest in the well-being of camp age children, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment and a good spirit
- The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children parents/guardians, members and other Y associates
- At least 1 season of prior camp experience
- All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure the safety of a group of campers and associates
- Plan and lead curriculum-based activities with a group of children
- Drive a Y minibus for camp related field trips and activities
- Supervise, participate with and engage campers to create a high quality, fun camper experience
Benefits
- flexible schedules
- competitive pay
- generous paid time off
- medical, dental and vision benefits
- dependent care FSA
- generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
- opportunities for career advancement
- training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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