Senior Staff - Resident Camp - FVL

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges•Newton, NJ

20h

About The Position

The Camp Specialist designs and delivers a specialty program tailored to the skills and interests of each age group, collaborating with counselors to provide quality programming. Activities should nurture creativity, cooperation, skills, and self-esteem. The role supports campers, families, counselors, and the Camp Director while helping maintain a safe, positive, and engaging camp environment and compliance with YMCA, ACA, and New Jersey licensing standards.

Requirements

High school diploma; equivalent experience may be considered.
Two years of experience in teaching, youth work, recreation, or a related field.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to children and communicate through public speaking and presentations.
Ability to facilitate learning and supervise others.
Understanding of age-specific child development characteristics and positive behavior management techniques.
CPR and First Aid certifications.
Ability to remain on your feet for long periods and actively supervise children in indoor and outdoor environments.
Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and lift 30 pounds.
Ability to visually account for all children and hear whistles or alarms.
Clear speaking voice sufficient to command control of a group.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in education, youth work, recreation, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional demeanor as a YMCA representative, wear the camp uniform as required, and encourage campers through positivity.
Plan, set up, and deliver age-specific specialty activities that sustain children’s engagement and interest.
Instruct counselors in how to teach activities and encourage their activity planning and leadership.
Lead specialty activities with counselor assistance.
Manage specialty supply inventory, assist the Camp Director with ordering, and keep the storage area neat and organized.
Carry out plans throughout the camp season, ensuring activities are thoughtful, diverse, progressive, challenging, and enjoyable.
Assist the Camp Director with themes, special events, and general camp activities.
Greet campers and parents warmly and enthusiastically, and learn campers’ names.
Respond promptly and professionally to the needs of campers and parents.
Follow ACA standards and YMCA supervision and safety requirements; report concerns immediately to the Director.
Model, teach, and uphold the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in camp activities.
Create a positive, nurturing learning environment that supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Participate in other camp activities when not leading a specialty program.
Follow YMCA, ACA, and New Jersey licensing standards and procedures to support a safe, high-quality camp and maintain ACA accreditation.