Day Camp Counselor - Ozaukee County

YMCA of West Bend•Port Washington, WI

5d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Spend the summer enjoying time outside and creating fun and safe experiences for local youth all while not working nights or weekends! Hours are typically between 30-40 per week depending on enrollment. Make up to $640/week!! Camp locations: - Feith Family YMCA (Port Washington) - Grafton High School (Grafton) - Lumen Christi (Mequon). Under the direction of the Unit Director, the Day Camp Counselor will serve as a leader and counselor to campers and participates in the planning and implementation of the day camp programming, taking responsibility for each child’s safety and for the overall quality of his/her camp experience.

Requirements

Minimum age of 17 years old.
High school diploma or the equivalent required.
Ability to relate to diverse groups of people.
Ability to interact with children at their cognitive level.
Possess strong organizational skills.
Current CPR PRO/First Aid/ Shaken Baby is preferred; CPR is required within 30 days of hire.
Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

Nice To Haves

Current CPR PRO/First Aid/ Shaken Baby is preferred

Responsibilities

Understands and follows state licensing and requirements listed in DCF 252.
Assures that all campers are being safe while having fun at the same time.
Ensures camp counselors are supervising campers at all times.
Serves as a positive role model for all campers.
Plans and organizes camp activities with both small and large groups.
Participates in all camp activities.
Maintains a clean, organized and safe camp atmosphere.
Maintains a high degree of communication with staff and campers.
Attends 40 hours of mandatory pre-camp orientation.
Recognizes and solves individual and group conflicts effectively.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies within the Child Abuse Prevention handbook.
Performs other duties as assigned.