YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Camp Counselor 26

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: 

• Provides leadership to a group of children in the day camp program 

Supervisory Responsibility: 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assists other staff members with planning and carrying out activities with a particular small group 

• Promotes good personal relationships, teaches planned activities, and stays alert to potential health or safety dangers to campers 

• Supports the Camp Director in planning and leading camp activities  

• Ensures all supplies and program needs are available at the time necessary for the campers and ensures that the camp site is clean and neat when activities are over 

• Attends all staff trainings, staff meetings, and participates in family events and activities 

• Responsible for the health and safety of the campers; conduct hourly head counts throughout the day and in accordance with the Day Care/Day Camp Policy 

• Interacts with the children at all times, taking part in each activity in which the children are involved 

• Assists and participates in all camp-wide activities and special events 

• Encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities 

• Write and follow a weekly lesson plan that has been pre-approved by Camp Director 

• Maintains good public relations with parents 

• Supports the program goals of the YMCA as a whole and the branch in particular 

• Other duties as required 

Customer Service Standards: 

Staff Engagement: 

• I will greet all children with a smile and by name 

• I will provide ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development 

• I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child. 

Facility Excellence: 

• I will provide a safe and clean environment for all kids 

• I will be knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings. 

Show: 

• I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child 

• I will build lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids 

Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience: 

• High school diploma 

• Must be 18 years of age 

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification 

• Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test 

• Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting 

• Must meet the county/state licensing requirements 

• Prior experience in supervision of children or one season’s experience as a junior counselor or have completed the CIT program 

• Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities 

• Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents 

• Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development 

• Complete Training for: 

• Blood Borne Pathogens 

• Facility Orientation 

• Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse 

• Day Camp Policies 

• Staff/Parent Handbook 

• Camp Curriculum 

• Emergency Procedures 

* The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 21 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files. 

YMCA Leadership Certification: 

N/A 

Working Conditions: 

• Must be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season 

• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time 

• Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children 

• Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds 

• Must have visual acuity to observe all children