Youth Programs Assistant Summer Camp Counselor

ACAC Midlothian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their summer camp team. This role involves leading and mentoring young campers, ensuring their safety, and creating an engaging environment for learning and fun. Ideal candidates will have a passion for youth programming and the ability to work in a dynamic outdoor setting. With a commitment to delivering exceptional service and fostering teamwork, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact during the summer months. If you enjoy working with children and are ready for an exciting summer adventure, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Prior experience with youth programming and/or summer camp programs highly desired.
• Must be able to commit to work the summer camp season (June - August).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise elementary to middle school campers.
• Communicate program policies and expectations to students and parents.

Skills

Youth Programming

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Want to love your job, have fun, and enjoy your summer? Join our team!

In school? No problem! Training begins late May-early June!!

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Youth Programs Director

Summary/objective

Lead, mentor, and supervise elementary to middle school campers. Must be able to commit to the summer camp season (June - August).

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assists Summer Camp Counselor with group of assigned children
• Supervise and interact with children in a style to promote educationally and developmentally-stimulating programs and activities
• Communicate with children using a style that builds relationships and promotes teamwork
• Promote the safety and security of all children at all times
• Ensure group rotations happen smoothly and effectively
• Maintain visual presence during work shifts and be responsible for assigned areas
• Communicate program policies and expectations to students and/or parents to ensure a high level of safety and service at all times
• Maintain supervision appropriate to student-to-counselor ratios and always be within sight and sound of campers
• Assist with group/classroom management
• Assist with creating and planning daily activities and actively participate in all planned activities
• Ensure assigned classroom or area is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per state licensing standards
• Deliver outstanding service to our members, guests and fellow team members with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor
• Follow state licensing standards (as required)

Requirements

Physical demands

• Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
• Must be able to physically respond in a quick manner in the event of an emergency
• Must be able to fully participate in all indoor and outdoor activities
• Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and stress
• Must be able to work in warm, humid, rainy or windy outdoor conditions
• Must have ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Required competencies, education, and experience

• High School Diploma recommended
• Must be able to commit to work the summer camp season (June - August)
• Prior experience with youth programming and/or summer camp programs highly desired
• Prior working experience and knowledge of state licensing standards highly desired
• Must be at least 16 years old

Company Expectations

• Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
• Park in team member-designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep the club neat and clean
• Assist with Service Days
• Assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department
• Promptly return messages
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver five-star service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor at all times

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.