Camp Counselor Senior-Early Childhood Learning Center

Pay Competitive

Location Wayne/New Jersey

Employment type

Other

Req#: 1224

Wayne YMCA, 1 PIKE DR, WAYNE, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1224 Thursday, March 30, 2023. We are an all-inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission-focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven candidate to join our team.

Sign on bonus may apply

The Senior Camp Counselor is responsible for a group of preschool age children and always supports the ongoing supervision of all campers throughout the camp day. The Senior Counselor helps children adjust to camp according to camp rules and safety precautions, forms cohesive groups, and enjoys their activities. The Senior Counselor is a source of friendship, guidance, and positive redirection to the campers.

The incumbent will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a variety of activities on regular camp days and supports the efforts of the Camp Director and Specialist in all aspects of camp activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a professional demeanor as a representative of the YMCA. Wear Camp T-shirt every day. Encourage through positivity.
• Supervise and keep Junior Counselors and campers focused and engaged in camp activities and responsibilities. Respond to campers' needs.
• Assist all Specialists during activity periods, keeping all campers engaged.
• Learn campers’ names.
• Consistently greet campers with a smile and treat them with respect and enthusiasm.
• Develop positive relationships with families and learn why they come to our Y.
• Be knowledgeable regarding the Annual Campaign and its purpose.
• Assist in carrying out themes, special events, trips, and all camp activities.
• Encourage campers' youth development progress.
• Help maintain camp cleanliness.
• Work cooperatively with all camp staff while planning camp activities.
• Perform responsibilities in an enthusiastic and committed manner. Treat each camper as if he or she is special.
• Uphold, model, teach, and put the four core values of the YMCA into action in all camp activities every day:
  Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill and encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Safety & Supervision:

• Attend regular staff meetings as scheduled and complete all required training.
• Uphold camp safety standards. Maintain constant face counts. Understand and practice risk management and disaster policies and procedures.
• Help maintain group control and facilitate lunchtime activities.
• Follow all Association Aquatics Policy Guidelines.
• Assist with aquatic activities. Help expedite arrival and departure from the pool (i.e., dressing rooms, etc.). Follow all YMCA, ACA, and NJ Licensing standards and procedures to ensure the safest and best quality camp and to help maintain ACA accreditation.
• Secure and submit all incident reports to Camp Director.
• Report all immediate concerns to Camp Director or nearest supervisor.
• Follow supervision of bus counselors and help ensure safety, expedient procedures, and fun activities on the bus. Lead bus songs, stories, and games.
• Use redirection to appropriate activities and positive reinforcement to commend good choices when applicable.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes…