On-Site Summer Camp Counselor — Lead & Inspire Teens

Jobvite, Inc.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 13,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking a Resident Camp Counselor for Teen Programs Ages 11-15 in Ohio. Seasonal May–August with on-site room and board; must be 18+. You will implement weekly lesson plans, lead activities, and supervise safety for campers.

Join our team to help youths grow through engaging camp experiences, songs, games, hikes, and high ropes while maintaining strict safety and reporting practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. 2-year college degree preferred.
• Must be over the age of 18.
• One or more years of related childcare experience required.
• Must know how to actively engage children in activities that will enhance their self-esteem.
• Creativity, initiative, flexibility, eagerness to serve, ability to involve others, strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with guests are necessary.

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 camp fire
• 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 regards 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.
• Provide excellence in program service and delivery.

Skills

Active engagement with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The YMCA is seeking a Resident Camp Counselor for Teen Programs Ages 11-15 in Ohio. Seasonal May–August with on-site room and board; must be 18+. You will implement weekly lesson plans, lead activities, and supervise safety for campers.

Join our team to help youths grow through engaging camp experiences, songs, games, hikes, and high ropes while maintaining strict safety and reporting practices.