YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Senior Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington•Arlington, VA

8d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y… BE A CAMP SENIOR COUNSELOR THIS SUMMER. Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Senior Camp Counselors. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for children, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August 2023.

Requirements

Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
High school graduate
18 years of age
Willing to participate in and obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
Meet the county/state licensing requirements
Prior supervisory experience in a day camp setting and two season’s experience as a counselor
Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities
Able to effectively communicate with children and parents
Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
Must have visual acuity to observe all children
Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
High school diploma
Must be 18 years of age
Some college education
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
Must meet the county/state licensing requirements
May be required to hold valid commercial driver’s license and a safe driving record
Must have prior supervisory experience in a day camp setting and two season’s experience as a counselor
Must be skilled and/or certified in teaching crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and other related camp activities
Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents
Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development
Complete Training for: Blood Borne Pathogens Facility Orientation Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse Day Camp Policies Staff/Parent Handbook Camp Curriculum Emergency Procedures

Responsibilities

Create a place for campers to have fun, learn, explore, and make new friends
Provide leadership, enthusiasm, and heart to the camp program
Oversee several groups of campers with assistance from counselors and junior counselors
Oversee the Counselor in Training Program
Implement the daily camp program in accordance with the overall camp program and curriculum schedule
Deliver the daily and weekly program plan ensuring that they fit the campers needs and interests
Mentor campers to help them adjust to camp life and to each other
Responsible for the safety of the campers
Support a safe and healthy environment for all campers
Interact with the campers at all times, participating in activities alongside the campers
Assist with and participate in all camp-wide activities and special events
Support the program goals of the Y
Participate in staff trainings and meetings as required
Implements and supervises the planned activities of the daily camp program in accordance with the overall camp program and curriculum schedule
Effectively delivers the daily and weekly program plan ensuring that they fit the campers needs and interests
Guides and works with a group of children to help them adjust to camp life and to each other
Provides opportunities for interaction among the campers and teaches the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
Ensures that all supplies and program needs are available at the time necessary for the campers and ensures that the camp site is clean and neat when activities are over
Attends all staff trainings, staff meetings and participates in Family events and activities
Responsible for the safety of the campers; conducts hourly head counts throughout the day and in accordance with the Day Camp Policy
Ensures there is a written weekly plan in place that has been pre-approved by Camp Director
Interacts with the children at all times, taking part in each activity in which the children are involved.
Encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilitie
Maintains effective communications and interaction with parents