Summer Camp Counselor

PROGRAM SUMMARY: The Children’s Beach House (CBH) is a private, non-profit organization organized under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a public charity. CBH was founded in 1936 by Lydia Chichester DuPont with the mission of improving the lives of children, youth, families, and communities by helping them to identify, understand, and utilize their own strengths, talents, and resources. CBH strives to help Delaware’s children and their families who face the most adverse circumstances. The positive youth development model offers support and suggests that helping young people to achieve their full potential is the best way to prevent them from engaging in risky behaviors. CBH gives youth the chance to exercise leadership, build skills, and get involved. The self-confidence, trust, and practical knowledge that young people gain from CBH experience will help them grow into healthy, happy, self-sufficient adults. This assets-based approach seeks to strengthen the time-tested supports that reduce risks and foster resilience in children and youth. Central to the CBH initiative is the belief that families are the most fundamental factor influencing young people.

Youth development programs prepare young people to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood through a structured, progressive series of activities and experiences, which help them obtain social, emotional, ethical, physical, and cognitive competencies. CBH, YDP addresses the broader developmental assets all children and youth need (such as caring relationships, safe places and activities, physical and mental health, marketable skills, and opportunities for service and civic participation). The program stands in sharp contrast to deficit-based approaches which focus solely on youth problems.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Camp Counselor reports to the Camp Coordinator. The Camp Counselor is responsible for the care and supervision of all children, youth, and camp activities. Camp counselors guide and ensure the safety of children as they engage in camp activities. They assist in the activity planning process, receive special training to fully support children, and lead them as they participate in camp events.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties that may be performed in such a position.

• Working with other camp staff members to plan and coordinate camp events
• Participating in mandatory two-week pre-camp professional development
• Leading and supporting campers as they participate in age-appropriate activities
• Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and prevent accidents
• Cleaning, maintaining, and ensuring proper use of camp facilities and equipment
• Reporting and recording details of incidents, such as accidents or rule violations to Camp Director
• Memorizing all emergency procedures and enforcing camp rules
• Participating in staff meetings
• Supervising of large and small groups of children
• Participating in outdoor field set-up
• Creating a positive experience
• Assisting with program management
• Attending, supervising, and participating in field trips
• Completing camper evaluations weekends and summer camp in the required allotment of time

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, equivalent, or active enrollment in school. One year of College.
• Experience working in camps, with children, or with specific activities may be preferred
• Participation and successful completion of First aid, CPR, Ellis lifeguard training, and other additional training may be required
• Physical ability to participate in activities, run, climb, swim, lift, or support the weight of children
• Ability to pass a background check, a physical, and proof of immunizations

JOB SKILLS:

• High level of responsibility and accountability.
• Upbeat, engaging personality.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to make decisions and take initiative under pressure
• Ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently and effectively
• Ability to communicate appropriately both verbally and in writing in a wide variety of circumstances. Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal range, with correction if necessary
• Commitment to the mission and philosophy of the Children’s Beach House and an ability and willingness to present a positive image of the organization, and its board and staff to the community
• Successful experience working effectively with a culturally diverse staff and clients

Pay: $5,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $5,000