Camp Counselor - Seasonal

Valley Youth House; Pennsylvania; Vor Ort; USD 14.000 - 21.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health and wellness programs

Referral program

Extensive orientation program

Zusammenfassung

Valley Youth House in Pennsylvania is seeking a Summer Camp Counselor to supervise activities for children and teens, promoting safety and a fun, inclusive camp experience. You will help run games, art, swimming, and outdoor activities across our 43-acre camp site.

You will escort campers between activities, set a positive example, communicate with parents as needed, and support program staff across cabins and outdoor events. This role is seasonal and vital to a positive camper experience.

Qualifikationen

• Professional experience working with children from diverse backgrounds.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enthusiasm, patience, and self-control.

Aufgaben

• Supervise activities of children, including games, art, swimming, and outdoor activities.
• Create a safe, enjoyable camper experience and promote belonging.
• Supervise campers in cabins on overnight camp weeks.
• Maintain good public relations with parents and staff.
• Check group attendance each morning and monitor camper safety at all times.
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning assigned areas and report needs to the Summer Program Director.

Kenntnisse

Experience with children

Effective communication

Patience and self-control

Maturity and adaptability

Jobbeschreibung

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a trauma-informed / healing-centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Join Us?

• Promote work-life balance.
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Essential Functions of the Summer Camp Counselor:

• Supervise activities of children, including but not limited to, games, art, swimming, and outside activities.
• Provide an enjoyable experience for each camper.
• Supervise campers in cabins on overnight camp weeks.
• Set a good example in promptness, manners, language, appearance, and health.
• Set a good example in respect and care for the facilities and the out-of-doors.
• Create and maintain group unity by making everyone feel a sense of belonging.
• Contact parents of campers as needed during camp to maintain good public relations.
• Check group attendance each morning.
• Keep the safety of campers in mind at all times. Campers are never to be left unattended.
• Know the whereabouts of the group at all times, including early morning arrivals, bus, camp,
• Maintain positive relations with parents and other staff
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning of assigned areas.
• Report all program changes and equipment needs to the Summer Program Director.
• Assist Activity Coordinators while participating in their activity.

Minimal Qualifications for the Summer Camp Counselor:

• Professional experience working with children from diverse backgrounds.
• A mature individual who can identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of Positive Youth Development and embrace the core values of Camp Fowler.
• Experience supervising staff in a professional setting.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Enthusiasm, patience, and self-control

Physical Requirements for the Summer Camp Counselor

• Capacity to work long hours in various weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and rain, while maintaining energy and enthusiasm. X Constant
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Occasionally
• Walking, hiking, and movement across the camp's 43-acre property, which includes uneven terrain, wooded areas, and hills, multiple times a day. X Constant
• Willingness and ability to participate in and demonstrate camp activities, such as hiking, swimming, team-building exercises, and other outdoor activities. X Constant
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25-50 pounds, which may include supplies, equipment, or assisting with setting up activities. X Occasionally
• Ability to navigate stairs. X Constantly

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.