What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Camp Counselor position at Great Miami Valley YMCA?
Resident Overnight Counselor
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay: $380/ Per week
Status: Full-Time (Seasonal)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Summer Camp Director, a resident overnight counselor will work closely with a co-counselor to lead a group of campers through a successful week at camp. Counselors are responsible for campers in the cabin, leading activities, and assisting campers through any challenges and triumphs they may face throughout the week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Alongside a co-counselor, supervise and live with up to 12 campers.
- Create a supportive cabin environment where campers feel respected and will learn to respect one another.
- Plan and lead daily camp programs and activities including but not limited to archery, canoeing, sports, crafts, etc.
- Responsible for the safety and welfare of all campers enrolled in programming including maintaining the appropriate ratio and supervision at all times.
- Assist with cabin activities, which include horse trail rides, zip-lining, and BB gun range.
- Participate in activities with children, which includes swimming daily in our pool.
- Provide physical, emotional, and/or social support to campers.
- Ability to assist campers with a variety of needs such as homesickness, behavior management, and conflict resolution.
- Support and implement a work environment that puts campers first.
- Follow safety guidelines.
- Implement all ACA and Camp Campbell Gard rules and regulations.
- Work effectively as a team with all Camp Campbell Gard staff.
- Participate in evening programming, House Games, and acting and singing at campfires.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- First Aid and CPR Certifications or willingness to obtain.
- Must have a desire and willingness to work with children.
- Previous work or volunteer experience with children.
- Must be able to adapt quickly and have quick response.
- Demonstrate good judgment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Requires long periods of time outdoors.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with families, children, and other staff.
- Position may require bending, sitting, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
- Must be creative and enthusiastic to staff, campers, and families.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act quickly in an emergency.
- Ability to maintain emotional control and composure in turbulent, challenging and changing conditions.
Benefits:
Gym Membership, Employee Discounts, Job TrainingSalary : $380