Camp Junior Counselor - East Hampton

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Camp Junior Counselor plays a critical role in the successful operation of the Summer Camp program. The Camp Junior Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and positive environment for school age children, to provide opportunities for learning, interaction and academic/personal growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•    Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times. Understand, maintain, and ensure that participants follow safety procedures.
•    Be an agent of safety for campers. This includes taking responsibility for one’s own well-being and the well-being of others. Assist with health-related concerns.
•    Assist in the planning and implementation of meaningful activities, lesson plans and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values based in the areas of arts, STEM, character development, literacy, creative expression, community service, physical fitness and/or nutrition.
•    Perform specific scheduled assignments, including but not limited to: swimming, arrival and/or departure, and lunch duty.
•    Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including but not limited to summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances.
•    Work cooperatively with all program staff.
•    Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants.
•    Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
•    Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate).
•    Understand and communicate the YMCA’s Core Values and the goals of the Summer Camp program to staff, participants, and care givers.
•    Attend all required pre-camp trainings. Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
•    Ensure program, staff and patrons maintain hygiene habits/practices in accordance with CDC guidelines.
 

• Must be 16 years if age or older.
• Currently attending high school; high school diploma preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience working with youth preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.