Overnight Camp Junior Counselor: Safe, Fun, Leadership

Frost Valley Partnership; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Frost Valley YMCA is seeking a Junior Counselor to supervise and care for campers in loco parentis, creating a safe, fun environment and leading programming for a specified age group from morning wake-up to bedtime. Evening and night duties ensure campers’ safety and emotional wellbeing, with guidance not to be alone with campers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, resilience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while modeling Frost Valley’s values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 17 years of age by start of employment
• Experience working with youth & teens in an outdoor setting or desire to gain experience in such an environment
• Ability to work long hours, including evening and late night programs under stress
• Ability to be flexible to sudden changes in schedule, staffing and campers
• Present a strong, positive model for kids and fellow staff members
• Possess excellent communication skills and group facilitation skills
• Be a strong leader and work well with a team of others
• Be able to multitask and handle pressure well

Responsabilités

• Supervise and care for campers in loco parentis from the time the first camper arrives at Frost Valley to the time the last camper leaves Frost Valley.
• Create a safe and fun environment for campers participating in summer camp programs
• Design and implement programming for campers participating in summer camp programs.
• Be an active member of a small community, including, but not limited to, giving your opinion in an appropriate manner, taking on delegated responsibilities and helping to maintain the physical, emotional and mental health of each team member.
• Maintain a friendly, cooperative, and professional relationship with your co-counselors, Village Chief, director and any other staff members or outfitters.
• Complete and submit all required documentation including, but not limited to, Daily Reports, accident reports, vehicle logs, etc. in a timely manner.
• Assist in inventorying and maintaining equipment, including, but not limited to, cleaning equipment in a timely fashion, returning equipment within a reasonable time after use.
• Be a good role model for fellow staff and campers at all times. This includes modeling acceptable behavior, language, Frost Valley’s core values and outdoor standards.
• Ensure that Frost Valley Summer Camps achieves the highest standard and meets the mission and goals of both the Summer Camp Department and Frost Valley YMCA, as well as expectations of customers.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Offer help and assist with any other duties as assigned for the success of Frost Valley.
• Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA’s character values

Description du poste

Frost Valley YMCA is seeking a Junior Counselor to supervise and care for campers in loco parentis, creating a safe, fun environment and leading programming for a specified age group from morning wake-up to bedtime. Evening and night duties ensure campers’ safety and emotional wellbeing, with guidance not to be alone with campers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, resilience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while modeling Frost Valley’s values.