Camp Yomi Head Counselor

Ny Early Childhood Professional Development Institute • New York, NY

297d • $5,100 - $5,900

About The Position

Join the 92NY Camps staff team! We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to work as a Head Counselor at one of our summer camps. As part of the 92NY Camps you can enjoy the best of both worlds: live in New York City while traveling to your 'office' in the country (all campers and staff travel together on coach buses each day). 92NY's team philosophy creates a stimulating work environment in which every staff member is valued. Camp runs from Monday - Friday, from June 30 until August 15 from 8am to 5:45pm; with a pre-camp orientation in June. Some spring pre-camp work may be required for all head counselor positions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in field of education and/or social work.
• Prior camp experience (camper or staff) preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Lead staff sessions during June orientation and bi-weekly staff meetings after camp day.
• Daily supervision of campers, including supervising a camp bus pickup location.
• Oversee 2-3 camp groups of 20 campers and 5-10 counselors.
• Guide camp groups with participation in group activities commensurate with the abilities, limitations and needs of campers.
• Supervise staff, including Counselors and Counselors in training (CITs).
• Maintain communication with parents of campers as needed.
• Assist individual campers with personal needs, as necessary.
• Demonstrate and generate camper enthusiasm for camp life and activities.
• Participate in the Camp's swim program and special events.
• Become well versed on all aspects of the camp program.
• Create, distribute, and review mid-summer and end-of-summer staff evaluations for your group counselors.
• Read and fully comply with the policies of Camp as set forth in the Staff Manual.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are strictly enforced.
• Exude enthusiasm for Camp life and activities and seek to incorporate the Camp's values.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for long hours, outdoors.
• Ability to stand and walk for several hours, often outside during the summer season.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to communicate directly with camp office regarding application, pre-camp paperwork, and throughout summer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree