Lead Camp Counselor

YMCA OF GREATER SPARTANBURG • Columbus, NC

2d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director and Summer Camp coordinators, a Lead Camp Counselor provides direction for the program and classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, while putting the quality and safety of our program at the upmost of importance.

Requirements

• Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• Run, jump, lift, carry, push, as well as any other physical actions that are needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates in ratio of age group assigned and fulfills all of the responsibilities of a counselor plus:
• Leading Rides in &/or Rides out if coordinator is pulled from that duty.
• Leading swim lessons for non-swimmers during swim times (assistance given when needed based on ratios).
• Helps lead weekly camp meetings and trainings.
• Helps plan components of camp
• Is a role model for Y policies and practices.
• Helps perform specific duties on field trips such as bus head counts, checking the field trip in with the destination, carrying camper medication and others as needed
• Other duties as needed and assigned by Camp Coordinators and Senior Program Director.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed