Counselor in Training Director

YMCA of the Pines•Medford Township, NJ

64d•$420 - $630

About The Position

The Counselor in Training Director is responsible for planning and implementing the Counselor in Training program. The CIT Director educates our young teens to become camp counselors and leaders themselves. The CITs are the future leaders of camp! The CIT Director is responsible for assisting with all aspects of the Red Feather program. The CIT Director lives in a cabin of 10-20 campers. The CIT Director is a safety sensitive position. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Ability to supervise and lead groups of campers.
Possesses leadership skills that can assist in encouraging and motivating campers.
Must show enthusiasm, dedication, responsibility and maturity and have the ability to interact and communicate clearly with campers, parents and staff.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred (or working toward degree).
Ability to teach songs, crafts, games, stories, sports, and related skills is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, organize, and implement all aspects of the CIT program and is responsible for the general safety and supervision of campers in program.
Create curriculum and lesson plans in accordance with the standard to educate CIT’s in the various. responsibilities and skills of child development, running activities and summer camp.
Supervise and participate in all assigned aspects of the CIT’s day which includes but is not limited to; CIT check-in and check-out; mealtimes; activities; and before/after-hours duties as assigned.
Provide instructions, supervision and safety of all campers in program area and cabins.
Assist campers with achieving their goals.
Assist with Trading Post.
Assist with tractor rides.
Attend and participate in Administration Staff Training and All Staff Training.