Camp Junior Counselor - Great South Bay

Ymca of Long Island Inc; Baywood (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their summer camp team. This role focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of campers while promoting an inclusive environment. You will assist in planning engaging activities that foster creativity and personal growth. If you are passionate about working with youth and making a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help shape memorable experiences for participants.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Experience working with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and well-being of participants.
• Assist in planning meaningful activities and events.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Supervision

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Great South Bay YMCA - Bay Shore, NY

Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.75 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times. Understand, maintain, and ensure that participants follow safety procedures.
• Be an agent of safety for campers. This includes taking responsibility for one’s own well-being and the well-being of others. Assist with health-related concerns.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of meaningful activities, lesson plans and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness and/or nutrition.
• Perform specific scheduled assignments, including but not limited to: swimming, arrival and/or departure, and lunch duty.
• Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including but not limited to summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances.
• Work cooperatively with all program staff.
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants.
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
• Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s Core Values and the goals of the Summer Camp program to staff, participants, and care givers.
• Attend all required pre-camp trainings. Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
• Ensure program, staff and patrons maintain hygiene habits/practices in accordance with CDC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years if age or older.
• Currently attending high school; high school diploma preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience working with youth preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.