YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Senior Camp Counselor 26

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility: 

• Oversees several groups of campers with assistance from other counselors or junior counselors 

• Provides leadership to the heart of the day camp program 

• Directs the CIT program  

Job titles directly reporting to this position: None 

Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Implements and supervises the planned activities of the daily camp program in accordance with the overall camp program and curriculum schedule 

• Effectively delivers the daily and weekly program plan ensuring that they fit the campers needs and interests 

• Guides and works with a group of children to help them adjust to camp life and to each other 

• Provides opportunities for interaction among the campers and teaches the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility 

• Ensures that 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 safety of the campers; conducts hourly head counts throughout the day and in accordance with the Day Camp Policy 

• Ensures there is a written weekly plan in place that has been pre-approved by Camp Director 

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

• Encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilitie 

• Maintains effective communications and interaction with parents 

• 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 

• Some college education 

• 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 

• May be required to hold valid commercial driver’s license and a safe driving record  

• Must have prior supervisory experience in a day camp setting and two season’s experience as a counselor 

• Must be skilled and/or certified in teaching crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and other 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 

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