Junior Resident Camp Counselor

YMCA of Greater Dayton; Oregonia (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Job summary

Camp Kern in Oregonia, Ohio seeks a Junior Resident Camp Counselor for the May–August season. You will live on site and help deliver a quality camp experience for children, ensuring safety and growth.

Under supervision, you’ll implement lesson activities, lead group games, enforce safety rules, and communicate with families. Must be 17 years old with childcare experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 17 years old.
• One or more years of related childcare experience required.
• Must know how to actively engage children in activities that will enhance their self-esteem.

Responsibilities

• Effectively assists in implementation of weekly lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests and developmental levels at camp.
• Work effectively as a team with all Camp Kern Staff
• Learn and teach camp songs around a campfire
• Participate in dining hall set up
• Effectively lead large group activities such as games, campfires, high ropes course, climbing wall, hayrides, canoeing, night hikes, campfire gatherings, and more.
• Ensure safety by firmly and tactfully enforcing all aquatic rules, policies, and guidelines.
• To implement all ACA and Camp Kern rules and regulation.
• Responsible for the welfare and safety of children enrolled in the group and in the program including always maintaining appropriate ratio and supervision with heightened awareness on field trips.
• Effectively communicates verbal and written reports to parents.
• Possesses working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and follows proper reporting procedures including confidentiality in regard to children and families participating in camp.
• Implement set standards, guidelines, and programs.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records including attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplines and incidents for each child in counselors’ group.
• Ensure safety by checking for hazardous conditions and making sure all safety equipment is properly placed and in proper working condition.
• Work well independently as well as with a staff team.
• Characterize a positive role model.
• Provide excellence in program service and delivery.
• Maintain and improve facilities through proper use and maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Childcare

Safety awareness

Communication

Activity leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Junior Resident Camp Counselor

Camp Kern

Oregonia, OH
Seasonal Employment May-August

*Room and Board provided during summer camping season as this position is required to live on site. Must be 17 years of age.*
$430/Week

Under the direction of Senior Resident Camp Counselor, responsible for providing a quality camp experience for children; ensuring their safety and growth. Also responsible for the physical and emotional safety of children participating in activities.

At the YMCA,We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.We are nurturingwe support you in your journey to develop your full potential.We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions:

• Effectively assists in implementation of weekly lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests and developmental levels at camp.
• Work effectively as a team with all Camp Kern Staff
• Learn and teach camp songs around a campfire
• Participate in dining hall set up
• Effectively lead large group activities such as games, campfires, high ropes course, climbing wall, hayrides, canoeing, night hikes, campfire gatherings, and more.
• Ensure safety by firmly and tactfully enforcing all aquatic rules, policies, and guidelines.
• To implement all ACA and Camp Kern rules and regulation.
• Responsible for the welfare and safety of children enrolled in the group and in the program including always maintaining appropriate ratio and supervision with heightened awareness on field trips.
• Effectively communicates verbal and written reports to parents.
• Possesses working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and follows proper reporting procedures including confidentiality in regard to children and families participating in camp.
• Implement set standards, guidelines, and programs.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records including attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplines and incidents for each child in counselors’ group.
• Ensure safety by checking for hazardous conditions and making sure all safety equipment is properly placed and in proper working condition.
• Work well independently as well as with a staff team.
• Characterize a positive role model.
• Provide excellence in program service and delivery.
• Maintain and improve facilities through proper use and maintenance.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be 17 years old.
• One or more years of related childcare experience required.
• Must know how to actively engage children in activities that will enhance their self-esteem.