Larkin's Place Day Camp Counselor

Stephens Family YMCA•Champaign, IL

About The Position

The Larkin’s Place Day Camp Counselor position is responsible for supervising a group of children participating in YMCA specialty camps. Counselors are responsible for ensuring that children are in a safe environment and are constantly being engaged with age appropriate activities. Counselors will help to plan and implement activities based on a specific theme of camp, which are primarily held indoors and are half-day camps. Larkin’s Place has a focus on disability inclusion, so Larkin’s Place Day Camp counselors will also need to work with implementing inclusion plans and adapting and modifying activities when necessary.

Requirements

This position requires that the applicant be at least sixteen years of age in good academic standing.
The applicant must have at least one year of experience working with children.
This applicant should have prior experience working with children with disabilities as well, or must be willing to go through trainings on disability inclusion.
The applicant must be able to work as an individual, as well as part of a team.
The position requires that the applicant must be able and willing to provide leadership and be a role model of the YMCA values.
The applicant must show patience towards children, while at the same time demonstrating enthusiasm.
CPR Certification required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning and implementation of a day camp program that fits into the values and philosophy of the YMCA.
Responsible for the safety of the children in the day camp at all times.
Responsible for working with Larkin’s Place staff to make sure children with disabilities are included in the camp programming
Must attend all staff meetings and trainings.
Must maintain a quality appearance and care of the facilities.
Required to keep track of camp materials, take attendance, and report any problems to appropriate staff members in a timely manner
Responsible for accurately completing and turning in time cards on time.
Responsible for following the dress code as described in the employee handbook.
May assist the Aquatic staff with supervision of campers in the pool.
Take a leadership role in all camp activities.
Must work all scheduled hours.
Help plan weekly activities schedule.
Communicate all needs, concerns and requests of the parents, campers and general day camp to the Larkin’s Place Director.
Responsible for any other duties deemed necessary for a job well done.