Senior Staff - Resident Camp - FVL

Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc•Stillwater Township, NJ

About The Position

The Senior Staff member, identified in the posting as a Camp Specialist, designs and delivers a specialty program suited to the skills and interests of different age groups. The role works with counselors to provide engaging, age-appropriate activities that nurture creativity, cooperation, skill development, and self-esteem. The position also contributes to general camp programming and helps ensure a safe, positive, and high-quality camp experience while meeting YMCA, ACA, and New Jersey licensing standards.

Requirements

High school diploma; an associate or bachelor’s degree in education, youth work, recreation, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience.
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 characteristics of children and positive behavior-management techniques.
CPR and First Aid certifications.
Ability to remain on one’s 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 suitable for directing 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 required camp uniform, and encourage campers through positivity.
Plan, set up, and deliver varied, age-specific specialty activities that sustain campers’ engagement and interest.
Instruct counselors in how to teach activities and encourage their planning and leadership.
Lead specialty activities with assistance from counselors.
Manage specialty-area supply inventory, assist the Camp Director with ordering supplies, and keep storage organized.
Carry out camp-season plans, ensuring activities are thoughtful, diverse, progressive, challenging, and fun.
Assist the Camp Director with themes, special events, and general camp activities.
Greet campers and parents enthusiastically, learn campers’ names, and respond promptly and professionally to their needs.
Follow ACA standards and YMCA Code of Conduct supervision requirements, prioritize camper safety, and report concerns to the Director immediately.
Model and teach the YMCA’s 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 camp activities as needed when not leading a specialty program.
Follow YMCA, ACA, and New Jersey licensing standards and procedures and help maintain ACA accreditation.