Are you looking for a FUN and ACTIVE summer job?
Camp Y-Ki is looking for energetic, enthusiastic staff to help keep our campers engaged and excited - this is a full-time seasonal job (late-June until mid-August) Monday through Friday, at Kiwanis Park in New Canaan.
Counselors work with their campers on activities such as crafts, theater, sports, swimming, and so much more.
Comprehensive training is provided, and you will be supervised by experienced camp staff - Director, Assistant Director and activity Specialists.
KNOW-HOW
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Previous camp experience and/or related experience with children.
PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
• To be a role model throughout each and every camp day by instilling the YMCA Four Core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring.
• Arrive each camp day and report to a Director by 8:40AM. The camp day ends at 4:30 PM at which time you must report to a Director before you leave. Both arrival and departure times may change at the discretion of the Camp Directors ( i.e. camp meetings, first day of camp, etc).
• Conduct on own/or assist Specialists and Unit Head daily in such programs as: aquatic instruction, arts & crafts, games, storytelling, singing, and special events.
• Maintain a firm, yet safe environment for campers.
• Demonstrate proper attitude and enthusiasm towards camp and encourage participation in activities.
• Responsibility for campers assigned to you and supervision of all campers.
• Help foster the intellectual, social, and physical growth of campers by providing a meaningful and enjoyable camp experience.
• Conduct own planning of group camp activities.
• Conduct planning of Unit activities with other co-workers in Unit.
• Care and proper storage of all equipment and supplies.
• Set a good example to campers by respecting rules, showing respect, for the outdoors and dressing appropriately.
• Participate in ALL CAMP assemblies.
• Plan, attend and assist with: Family Picnics, Special Events and field trips.
• Assist in maintenance of locker rooms and keeping camp grounds clean.
• If eligible work extended day shifts throughout the camp season.
• Planning and implementation of diversified programs for campers, keeping in mind their needs, interests and ability level.
• Teach Swim lessons to the group designated to you, by the Waterfront Director.
• Assist during Free Swim daily, as assigned.
• Attend all camp staff meetings.
• Adhere to all requirements and rules set forth in the Camp Counselor Handbook.
• Perform other duties as designated by the Camp Directors, Assistant Camp Director, and Specialists.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: climb, kneel, reach, push, swim, balance, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, repetitive motions, navigate stairs, stoop, crawl, walk, lift, talk, hear, and sit.
• The employee may occasionally need to exercise these physical labor demands: exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close/far vision, ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision, depth perception, and field of vision.
• Acute hearing is essential to this position.
• In this position, this person will be frequently required to work in outside weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, this individual may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat/cold, wet and/or humid environment, and moderate noise.
EFFECT END RESULT
• Children will enjoy a well-rounded camp experience and will grow physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually through varied activities.
• Campers will enjoy constructive outdoor camp activities which instill teamwork and fair play for the duration of camp.
• Campers will be exposed to the YMCA four core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring.
• Counselors will contribute to a summer of personal growth and memorable camp experiences.
