Group Counselor - Club (Youth & Family Programs)/Seasonal Employment
About The Position
Chautauqua’s Boys and Girls Club is the longest running summer day camp in the United States. The program, for youth in second grade to tenth grade, embraces both tradition and the latest trends in youth education and engagement including field activities, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, nature, crafts, individual and team sports, music and experiences in the arts. The program hours are 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2–4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Club Group Counselors serve as the primary leaders for camper groups at Chautauqua Institution’s Boys’ and Girls’ Club by ensuring a safe, fun, and supportive camp experience through the facilitation of a variety of activities from field games to dance parties and making lanyards. The Club Group Counselors report to the Club Director/Associate Director and are assigned to Head or Assistant Counselor positions.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, welcoming environment in which all program participants, staff members, and families can fully participate.
- Organize and direct camper transitions within programming as well as during check-in and check-out processes.
- Lead community building initiatives to support an environment that is inclusive of all campers.
- Support Club Assistant Office Manager/Program Coordinator to deliver special events.
- Actively engage with campers while attending special program area activities under the direction of Club Specialty Counselors.
- Respond quickly and effectively in cases of emergency.
- Provide additional supervision during waterfront activities.
- Utilize CampDoc for assisting with camper record retention and distributing pertinent information to program staff members.
- Develop and/or facilitate activities not led by program area specialists.
- Supervise camp groups for activities outside the typical program spaces (Amphitheater, Bestor Plaza, Library, etc.)
- May be asked to assist with supervision of groups for our trips.
- Assist with maintaining and organizing program facilities.
- Communicate with families regarding program activities and experiences of the campers.
- Manage group and individual behavior.
- Understand and comply with policies and procedures set forth by Chautauqua Institution and regulations determined by New York State legislation as related to operating a licensed children’s camp.
Benefits
- Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.
- Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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