Summer Day Camp Counselor

Sarah Heinz House; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering youth through engaging summer camp experiences. As a Summer Day Camp Counselor, you'll lead fun and educational activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for children ages pre-K to 18. Your role will involve promoting positive youth development while fostering creativity and teamwork. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young campers, all while working in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere. If you are passionate about nurturing youth and creating memorable experiences, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a camp or educational setting is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise camp activities while ensuring children's safety.
• Promote positive values and ethical behavior among campers.

Skills

Childcare Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Behavior Management

Education

High School Diploma

College Coursework in Education

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The Sarah Heinz House is a non-profit organization that offers high-impact youth programs with a focus on inspiring children and keeping them engaged, interested, and active. Part of the Boys & Girls Club family, the House has a 100-year history of providing out-of-school and summer programming to kids ages pre-K to 18. Our North Shore facility hosts our summer day camps. The Sarah Heinz House Standard: To empower all youth, especially those who need us most, to laugh, learn and lead.

Role Description

This is a part-time on-site role located in Pittsburgh, PA for a Summer Day Camp Counselor at Sarah Heinz House. The counselor will be responsible for leading, running, and supervising camp activities, engaging with campers in arts & crafts, promoting communication and positive youth development, and providing childcare support and behavior management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of children at all times
• Strive to develop positive values and ethical behavior in members through teaching, discussion, and modeling.
• Lead age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, games, storytelling, and outdoor play.
• Follow the daily camp schedule, ensuring smooth transitions between activities, meals, and rest periods.
• Adapt activities to meet the developmental needs and interests of campers.
• Provide constant supervision and ensure the safety of campers during all camp activities.
• Promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages participation and cooperation.
• Support and administer policies and traditions of Sarah Heinz House
• Advise and provide informal guidance to Heinz members.
• Support and assist with the implementation of programs.
• Attend and actively participate in all trainings and staff meetings.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working with children and youth in a camp, childcare, or educational setting required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college coursework in education, child development, or related field is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Enthusiasm for creating a positive and memorable camp experience for young children.
• Required Clearances: FBI Fingerprint, National Criminal Background Check, National Sex Offender Registry, PA Criminal Background Check & PATCH

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems.
• Ability to deal with the public.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.

OUR WORK CULTURE

Sarah Heinz House seeks to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment rooted in dignity and respect where all voices are heard and valued. We are committed to both individual and systemic work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take a collaborative approach to our work, encouraging differing opinions, ideas, and creative solutions to be shared from all areas of our organization through healthy, constructive dialogue with one another. We employ a “How might we” mindset when exploring opportunities or challenges, are data driven and results focused. Our shared desire to help all childrenlaugh, learn and lead, drives us to bring our best effort forward daily.