Camp Junior Counselor

Central Connecticut Coast YMCA

Description

The Day Camp Junior Counselor Assists senior camp staff in delivering safe, developmentally appropriate programming. Supports camper supervision, activity setup, and positive behavior management across daily schedules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, vendors and guests.
Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building 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.
Assists Senior Counselors, Unit Directors, and Directors in planning and implementing camp activities. This may include evening, overnight, and weekend events.
Ensures that campers, program areas, and equipment are kept clean and safe
Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to campers, and remains aware of camp surroundings.
Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, completes related reports as required.
Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those for the prevention of child abuse and the Rule of Three.
Follows all Camp procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, camper supervision, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.
Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older with desire and ability to work with and relate to children and peers outdoors.
Experience working with children of camp age is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching skills and activities.
Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support campers.
Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
Must complete new employee trainings and department onboarding.
Must complete OEC background check and fingerprinting within the required timeline
Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certifications preferred.

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