Senior Camp Counselor

Overview An exciting opportunity to join the team of a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) serves upwards of 30,000 individuals with seven locations across three counties and employs about 100 full-time and 950 part-time staff with operating revenues around $22M. The Y empowers everyone, and GSCY is committed to being an inclusive organization addressing social inequities. For more information, visit our website: Position Summary Camp Star Hillsborough Camp Star is seeking a Senior Camp Counselor to support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Builds positive, nurturing relationships with children while maintaining cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience. Essential Functions Keeps campers focused and engaged in camp activities. Assists Specialists during activity periods. Consistently greets campers with enthusiasm. Develops positive relationships with member families and learns why they come to our Y. Learns campers’ names and responds to their needs. Assists Specialists and all camp staff in carrying out themes, special events, trips, and all camp activities. Encourages campers’ youth development progress. Helps group maintain camp cleanliness. Works cooperatively with all camp staff while planning activities. Performs responsibilities in an enthusiastic and committed manner; goes beyond the minimum for campers; treats campers and staff with respect. Uses redirection to appropriate activities and positive reinforcement to commend good choices. Teaches and instills the Four Core Values of the YMCA in all camp activities: Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility. Acts as requested by the supervisor. Safety Attend regular staff meetings scheduled by supervisor. Must attend and complete all required trainings. Uphold camp safety standards at all times; understand and practice risk management and disaster policies and procedures. Help maintain group control and facilitate lunchtime activities. Follow all Association Aquatics Policy Guidelines. Take on designated assignments for aquatic activities; assist with pool arrivals/departures and related procedures; follow YMCA, ACA, and NJ Licensing standards to ensure safety and quality. Secure and submit all accident reports. Report immediate concerns to Camp Director or nearest supervisor. Supervising bus activities and leading bus songs, stories and games. Other Duties Maintain a professional demeanor as a representative of the YMCA. Wear Camp T-shirt daily and maintain a positive attitude, responsibility and reliability. Create a positive and nurturing learning environment promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Uphold GSCY’s More Quality At The Y principles at all times. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS High school student or equivalent. Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting; preferably as a CIT. Interest in outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc. At least 18 years of age. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Work Environment & Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise program activities in various indoor and outdoor locations. Ability to work in environments with extreme heat and humidity. Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid. Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in different settings. YMCA Competencies (Leader) Mission Advancement: Demonstrates the Ys values, helps fulfill community needs, recruits volunteers, and supports fundraising. Collaboration: Works with people from diverse backgrounds; builds rapport and communicates effectively; supports developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, follows budgets, and strives to deliver a high-value member experience. Personal Growth: Seeks self-development, adaptability, and up-to-date skills; uses best practices in technology. Benefits Of Working Part-time At GSCY Include Free individual YMCA membership access nationwide. 10% discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA. Access to the Y Retirement Fund from day one of employment. Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion. Supportive and inclusive community with access to Employee Resource Networks. Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug-free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr