Camp Counselor

Frost Valley YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Camp Counselors for their Summer Day Camp, catering to children aged 4-16. This dynamic role involves supervising campers, planning engaging activities, and serving as a positive role model for Junior Counselors. Candidates will ensure camper safety, maintain records, and communicate with families to create a supportive environment. With sessions running from late June to late August, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the great outdoors. If you're passionate about working with youth and thrive in high-energy settings, this is the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have experience working with children aged 4-16.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campers and ensure their safety and engagement.
• Plan and lead weekly activities tailored to campers' interests.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Leadership Skills

Teamwork

Education

Current Student or Graduate

Job description

The Camp Counselor is responsible for the planning, implementation, and facilitation of Frost Valley YMCA’s Summer Day Camp for campers aged 4-16. This position focuses on camper safety, activity planning, and ensuring a positive camp experience. Camp Counselors also serve as role models for Junior Counselors and are responsible for maintaining camper records, managing behavior, and communicating with parents as needed.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Camper Supervision and Safety:
   • Supervise a designated group of campers daily, ensuring their safety, well-being, and engagement in camp activities.
   • Program Planning and Preparation: Plan, prepare, and lead engaging weekly activities tailored to the interests and developmental levels of your camper group.
2. Record Keeping:
   • Maintain accurate attendance, behavior, and daily paperwork for your assigned camper group.
3. Role Modeling:
   • Serve as a positive role model for Junior Counselors, demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to camp values.
   • Assist with basic communication with families, providing friendly and informative updates as needed.
4. Safety Standards and Compliance:
   • Support safety protocols and help maintain compliance with American Camp Association and Ulster County Board of Health standards for a day camp serving over 200 campers per session.
5. Coordinate with multiple departments to uphold the standards and reputation of Summer Day Camp and Frost Valley YMCA.
6. Additional Duties:
   • Ride the bus from either Livingston Manor or Roscoe Elementary.
   • Perform other tasks as assigned to support the camp’s mission and daily operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a current student or graduate with either Livingston Manor or Roscoe school.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Prior experience working with children aged 4-16 or a strong interest in doing so.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, multitask, and handle high-energy environments.
• Enthusiasm for working with children, teens, families, and camp staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• The employee may be required to stand on their feet for long periods of time.
• Employee must be able to occasionally traverse rough terrain.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Dates:

Session 1: June 30th-July 25th

Session 2: July 28th-August 22nd

There will be three days of precamp: 2 days online and 1 in person.

Candidates can apply to work one or both sessions.