Summer Camp Counselor

Description

POSITIONSUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Summer Camp Counselor will assist with providing supervision and instruction for children ages 5-12. The Summer Camp Counselor will assist the Activity Instructor facilitate structured activities.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

SafetyandRiskManagement

• Ensures all Tampa Y summer camp standards and best practices are implemented and followed.
• Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
• Ensures the health and safety of all children.
• Assists in inspecting classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
• Assists in monitoring meals and snacks periods, classroom and restroom activities, and playground activities to ensure a safe environment for young children.
• Assists in conducting health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice or other health conditions and reports immediately to the Summer Camp Director.
• Responsible for supervising a camp group.

ProgramQualityandGrowth

• Assists Activity Instructors with implementing lesson plans, daily enrichment activities to promote individual child development.
• Assists in preparing materials and supplies for planned activities.
• Arranges classrooms for program activities to provide a proper learning environment.
• Takes charge of a group of children and assists in the monitoring of children during all activities where adult help is needed.
• Assists in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect to state agency.
• Be willing and able to complete other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Provides direct supervision of campers.

Leadership

Assist with the following:

• Follow proper staffing and ratios within the summer camp program at all times.
• Creating and maintaining meaningful and impactful relationships with the families, supervisor and colleagues
• Attends and participates in workshops, in-service training and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.

Requirements

Education/ExperienceRequired:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior childcare experience preferred.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with children to achieve goals.
• Basic knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood.
• Basic knowledge of behavior modification theories and practices.
• Basic knowledge of current educational techniques and practices.
• Skilled in verbal communication with children and conflict resolution.
• Ability to assist in the planning, organizing and implementing of childhood education curriculums.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to implement safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Certifications/TrainingsRequired:

• May be required to obtain within 30 days of employment Community CPR and First Aid.
• Maintain other required certifications.
• Must attend all mandatory summer camp trainings/meetings.

WORKEVIRONMENTADPHYSICALDEMANDS:

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 includes, but not limited to:

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and authorized work phone/smart device.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants during program activities.
• The employee frequently is required to see, observe, and hear all participants, and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the program environment, including in the classroom and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• This position requires reliable transportation and willing to travel, if needed.
• This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.