Day Camp Counselor North Hero

Day Camp Counselor

Full Time • North Hero
 
POSITION SUMMARY: 
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This role supervises the day camp program at Camp Abnaki, working with a group of boys ages 5-10, as well as plans and implements day camp activities. Learn more about Camp Abnaki here
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 
  • Rides the bus from University Mall to camp and provides supervision, camper management, and organized programming during the bus ride 
  • Conducts camper check-in and check-out to ensure campers are released only to those authorized, and provides front-line communication to parents 
  • Supervise and lead campers at camp, including running and participating in games and activities throughout the day 
  • Actively supervise campers throughout the day, including during Free Time or Camper’s Choice periods, during meals, and at any other time campers are present. 
  • Be a positive role model through your daily actions, and help encourage physical, spiritual, and emotional growth in campers. 
  • Observe camper and staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior management techniques. 
  • Maintain a quality program including teaching skill classes and assist in the planning & implementation of special programs. 
  • Encourage and support campers to be responsible for their own health and safety, including good hygiene habits (hand washing, etc.), use of sunscreen & bug spray, healthy eating habits and proper hydration. 
  • Communicate, supervise, and work with assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction. 
  • Respond appropriately to aquatic and land based emergencies and situations requiring first aid. 
  • Communicate any and all challenges or camper issues to the Day Camp Director or other appropriate members of the Leadership Team. 
  • Submit paperwork to Day Camp Director by the required deadlines. 
  • Manage personal time off in accordance with camp policy. 
  • Manage behavior of campers, especially with regards to physical, emotional, and verbal abuse or bullying of others.  
  • Assist campers in keeping track of their belongings, including bringing lost and found to a designated location. 
  • Maintain a positive relationship with campers, staff, and parents. 
  • Care for and help to maintain equipment, supplies, facilities, and camp property. 
  • Be willing to perform other duties as assigned. 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Must be at least 16 years of age. 
  • Experience working with children ages five to sixteen, preferred. 
  • Must be able to arrive at University Mall by 7:30am, and depart from there by 5:30pm 
  • Ability to lead a program or skill within a small group. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication. 
  • Demonstrated patience, compassion and empathy. 
  • Provide certification in CPR/First Aid within 30 days of employment.  
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. 
 
Compensation: $17.00 per hour

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Perks and Benefits

Benefits and Perks

Free family membership for full-time staff
Free individual membership for part-time staff and dependents up to age 12
Program, camp and child care discounts and member benefits
Paid time off
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance with funded Health Reimbursement Account (FT Only)
Company-sponsored Life Insurance (FT Only)
Short and Long-Term Disability (FT Only)
Retirement Savings Plan and Pension Eligibility
National Training with Y of the USA
Supporting and becoming part of a strong community
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (FT Only)