Junior Counselor (overnight camp) 2027
About The Position
The Junior Counselor will supervise and care for campers in loco parentis. Overseeing children’s day to day needs and providing safe, fun entertainment and wholesome activities are an essential part of the job. Counselors run programming for campers in a specified age group from the time the children wake up in the morning to the time they go to bed in the evening. During the evening and night, counselors are expected to continue to ensure the safety and emotional wellbeing of the campers, even if it means providing care during the overnight period. The successful candidate truly enjoys working with children of various Frost Valley programs. Junior Counselors will never be alone with campers.
Requirements
- Minimum 17 years of age by start of employment
- Experience working with youth & teens in an outdoor setting or desire to gain experience in such an environment
- Ability to work long hours, including evening and late night programs under stress is a must
- Ability to be flexible to sudden changes in schedule, staffing and campers
- Present a strong, positive model for kids and fellow staff members
- Possess excellent communication skills and group facilitation skills
- Be a strong leader and work well with a team of others
- Be able to multitask and handle pressure well
Responsibilities
- Supervise and care for campers in loco parentis from the time the first camper arrives at Frost Valley to the time the last camper leaves Frost Valley.
- Create a safe and fun environment for campers participating in summer camp programs.
- Design and implement programming for campers participating in summer camp programs.
- Be an active member of a small community, including, but not limited to, giving your opinion in an appropriate manner, taking on delegated responsibilities and helping to maintain the physical, emotional and mental health of each team member.
- Maintain a friendly, cooperative, and professional relationship with your co-counselors, Village Chief, director and any other staff members or outfitters.
- Complete and submit all required documentation including, but not limited to, Daily Reports, accident reports, vehicle logs, etc. in a timely manner.
- Assist in inventorying and maintaining equipment, including, but not limited to, cleaning equipment in a timely fashion, returning equipment within a reasonable time after use.
- Be a good role model for fellow staff and campers at all times. This includes modeling acceptable behavior, language, Frost Valley’s core values and outdoor standards.
- Ensure that Frost Valley Summer Camps achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of both the Summer Camp Department and Frost Valley YMCA, as well as expectations of customers.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Offer help and assist with any other duties as assigned for the success of Frost Valley.
- Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA’s character values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
