Day Camp - Senior Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington•Alexandria, VA

19d

About The Position

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: Oversees several groups of campers with assistance from other counselors or junior counselors Provides leadership to the heart of the day camp program Directs the CIT program Supervisory Responsibility: X Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision) Organizational Structure: Job title to which this position reports: Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director Job titles directly reporting to this position: None Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 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 Other duties as required Customer Service Standards: Staff Engagement: I will greet all children with a smile and by name I will provide ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child. Facility Excellence: I will provide a safe and clean environment for all kids I will be knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings. Show: I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child I will build lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids

Requirements

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
The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 21 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files.
Must be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
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

Responsibilities

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
Other duties as required