Description

What do Camp Counselors do?

This position supports the work of the Channel Islands YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Camp Counselor is responsible for of a group of children ages 3-14 years of age. Responsibilities with this position include but are not limited to: supervision of children, program development, staff development, general maintenance, safety, and parent involvement and communication.

• Plan and implement a childcare program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Channel Islands YMCA.
• Day Camp Counselors are responsible for a group of youth age 3-14 in a Camp environment.
• Make commitment to delivering a quality experience for all program participants.
• Take initiative by providing better ways to serve and involve members in the program community; strive to provide service that will exceed expectations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of program by answering members questions.
• Respond to concerns and complaints in a way that makes each person feel valued, initiates action for prompt resolution.
• Positively ID parents before releasing children (picture ID necessary until you can personally identify them)
• Adapt, facilitate and evaluate age-appropriate activities with and for the program participants
• Involve and empower youth.
• Understand and apply basic youth and adolescent development principles.
• Maintain adequate stock of necessary supplies, informing Supervisor of additional supplies as necessary.
• Maintain proper control of program participants using constructive methods, keeping in mind each childs individual needs.
• Understand and support the mission of the YMCA.
• Demonstrate the attributes and qualities of a positive role model using character development and asset building.
• Respect and honor cultural and human diversity.

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Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous experience working with children of all ages preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire- can be provided by the YMCA if needed
• High School Diploma or equivalent