Junior Camp Counselor - City Camp

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• Job Category:** CAMP
• Manage Others:** No
• GENERAL FUNCTION:** Under the direction of the Camp Program
  
  

Director/Site Director, the Junior Camp Counselor will provide direct

service to participants in licensed camp programs. The primary role of

the Junior Camp Counselor will be to serve as a role model for youth

providing positive interaction and engagement throughout the program

while leading participants in age-appropriate activities.

**JOB RESPONSIBLITIES**

• Attending all mandatory staff meetings and in-service hours.
• Assisting Camp Counselor in supporting and participating in
  
  

scheduled activities, supervising routines, and encouraging youth

participation.

• Remaining actively engaged with youth throughout programs with a
  
  

focus on building relationships and being a positive role model in

the areas of interpersonal communication, sportsmanship, healthy

eating, and physical activity.

• Assisting Camp Counselor in maintaining accurate attendance (roll
  
  

call) and rosters daily.

• Demonstrating the ability to set and maintain limits for children
  
  

using positive reinforcements; reviewing and understanding the YMCA

Discipline Policy.

• Maintaining good public relations with parents and leadership by
  
  

keeping parent tables neat and organized, greeting every parent and

child daily, and checking identification on unfamiliar persons

picking up children.

• Discussing only pertinent items with parents and keeping it positive
  
  

as much as possible.

• Referring program inquiries and concerns to the direct supervisor.
• Ensuring the program is operated in a safe and purposeful manner,
  
  

following all KDHE and YMCA guidelines.

• Assisting the Camp Counselor with program and notifying of supply
  
  

needs and repairs.

• Being responsible for adhering to staff snack restrictions and
  
  

cleaning schedules.

• Communicating important program issues and information to the direct
  
  

supervisor.

• Being a team player with all staff.
• Following all reporting procedures for reporting suspected child
  
  

abuse.

• Assisting in maintaining necessary records involving participant
  
  

attendance.

• Maintaining a positive, consistent model of discipline.
• Assisting with groups of children; being aware of lines of sight and
  
  

reporting any behavior concerns to the immediate supervisor.

• Supporting Strong Community campaign.
• All other duties as assigned.
• EFFECT ON END RESULTS:** Ensuring children feel positive and look
  
  

forward to coming to the YMCA Summer Camp. Ensuring parents are pleased

with the growth and development of the child(ren), positively affecting

overall program stability.