Summer Camp Counselor
Company: Somerset County YMCA
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
So merset Hills YMCA Summer Camp - 10 week programs that run
from Monday, June 20th through Friday, August 26th - offer an
exciting variety of camp options to please every kind of camper at
every age! With both traditional multi-activity and specialty camp
optionsthere are over a dozen traditional, arts, STEM, and special
needs camp options for children entering Preschool through 10th
grade. So merset Hills YMCA Summer Camp is seeking seasonal Summer
Camp Counselors to provide energetic camp spirit and leadership
throughout a fun summer experience! This role is responsible for
executing our exciting camp curriculum, actively engaging and
interacting with children of various backgrounds and abilities,
responding to safety and behavioral needs, and more. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Camp Counselors' primary responsibility is to execute a
safe and fun summer experience for the children within their
assigned group. Working under the direction of the Camp Leadership
Team, in this role, it is imperative to be able to make camp the
best experience a child could ever dream of and will look back and
remember for years to come. Camp Counselors are role models for
leadership, demonstrating our core values of honesty, caring,
respect, and responsibility, and being fun, exciting individuals
with good spirit. Specific responsibilities will include: + Working
collaboratively with other counselors to lead a group of 15-30
children. + Working with other counselors to develop and execute
fun and educational activities throughout the week. + Encouraging
campers to achieve goals in personal development like being a
leader, team player, speaking in front of peers, etc. + Swimming
daily with campers to have fun, assist in daily swim lessons, and
ensure safety for all. + Showing camp spirit every day by
participating in camp traditions, singing camp songs, cheering on
campers and staff, playing camp wide games, and more. + Maintaining
safety at all times by knowing every camper by name, knowing who
you are responsible for at all times, maintaining proper ratios,
carrying first aid supplies at all times, being responsive on a
walkie-talkie system, etc. + Participating in all camp activities.
Must be able and willing to be active, run around, get messy, and
want to make the experience each day one to remember. HOURS: *This
role is a seasonal full time (40hrs per week) role. The ability to
be flexible based on camp needs is required.* Pre-Camp Trainings:
TBD - held throughout June Camp Assignment: June 20th - August 26th
(must be able to work at minimum 8 out of 10 weeks) Typical Weekly
Schedules can be: Monday-Friday 7:15am-3:15pm / 8:45am-4:45pm /
10:00am-6:30pm ROLES: In the 2022 Season, we are seeking to fill
various spots for... - Lead Camp Counselors (ages 21+) - Senior
Camp Counselors (ages 18-20) - Junior Camp Counselors (ages 15-17)
- Special Needs Aides (Shadow Counselors) [experience w/ special
needs students required] Employment Benefits Include: - FREE
Membership Access to Any YMCA in the Nation - Discounts on all
programming at the Greater Somerset County YMCA - Access to one of
the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" with a 12%
company contribution to fund after eligibility period. -
Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and
promotion through the YMCA Movement - Supportive and inclusive
community for people of all backgrounds Greater Somerset County
YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin,
age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information
who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and
Responsibility.
Keywords: Somerset County YMCA, Newark , Summer Camp Counselor, Other , Basking Ridge, New Jersey
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