2022 Summer Camp Counselor I - age 21 & older
Company: Young Men's Christian Association of Trenton NJ
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Responsible for the primary supervision of all camp participants.
Responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, carrying out
activities and guiding campers in their person growth and daily
living skills. Provides a quality experience to children and
parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect,
responsibility, and caring. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Act as a leader
for Counselors II and Jr. Counselors. 2. Decision making
capabilities in the absence of the camp director. 3. Resolves
conflicts among campers, enforces behavior management policy,
communicates with parents regarding discipline, and keeps accurate
records of same for student files. 4. Assign duties for daily
set-up and clean-up of area. 5. Apply basic youth development
principles in working with campers through communication,
relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and
empowerment of youth 6. Plans and implements program activities
that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and
consistent with YMCA values. 7. Provides supervision for campers
during transportation to and from camp or during scheduled field
trips. 8. Adheres to program standards including safety and
cleanliness standards. 9. Able and willing to wear a face mask or
covering while working 10. Willing to maintain health and safety
standards which include, but are not limited to: cleaning and
sanitizing all program areas using the supplied disinfectant
cleaners. 11. Participate in staff training and meetings. 12.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to
medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and
emergencies. 13. Be a role model to campers and staff in your
attitude and behavior. 14. Maintains positive relations with
parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills
(including Listen First) in all interactions. 15. Perform other
related duties as assigned. Requirements:
1. Standard teaching certificate or appropriate eligibility
required; bachelors degree in education preferred but will accept
other majors. 2. At least 21 years of age. 3. Demonstrated
leadership ability. 4. Previous experience working with children
preferably in a day camp setting 5. Ability to communicate with
campers, recognize hazards, deal effectively with inappropriate
behavior. 6. Experience preferred in one or more of the following
areas: songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games,
etc---7. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. 8.
Able to provide proof of full vaccination for Covid 19. PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
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