Volunteer Camp Y Counselor- Second Session

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The Summer Camp Volunteer Camp Counselor is responsible for leading, being a role model, and implementing educationally fun activities for children in small to medium size groups. Each group will consist of children ranging from 6- 14 years old. Camp counselors will also be responsible for encouraging team work, skill achievement, individual growth, and the general safety of his/her group. This summer program is geared to providing a high-quality experience for all participants and with a specific focus on YWCA core values of empowering children, self-sufficiency, healthy relationships and general well being.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Communicate instructions to assigned group
• Directly assist Camp Y Staff
• Create weekly schedules for campers
• Organize and lead a variety of small and medium group activities each week
• Implement team building, educational games and healthy relationships
• Identify and respond to behavioral issues
• Maintains attendance count at all activities
• Mediate any conflicts that may arise between members of your group.
• Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all camp policies, rules and guidelines
• Build healthy relationships with all children and understand what level of learning and understanding that they are presently at, and implement development strategies
• Delegate chores to maintain the cleanliness of your designated space.
• Keep track of camper dietary restrictions and allergies and ensure proper snacks/meals are distributed to each camper in your assigned group
• Manage group transitions to ensure timely arrival of your entire group.
• Report any notable concerns or incidents to Camp Counselor Coordinator
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be CPR and First Aid certified
• Some experience with children
• Patient, enthusiastic, self-controlled and dependable
• Ability to work with children of all ages
• Have basic knowledge of Domestic Violence
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to participate in potentially strenuous physical activity.
• Ability to meditate conflicts that may arise from children between 6-14yrs of age

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to participate in all Camp activities; this includes but is not limited to various gym activities, walking distance field trips, physical games, etc.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb up and down 20 or more stairs with no assistance.
• Must be capable of assisting clients and/or children to safely exit the premises in case of an emergency.
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds with no difficulty.

TIME COMMITMENT:

M-F 9-3 PM.