Camp Counselor-Overnight-Camp Kanata-Summer 2023 Job at YMCA triangle
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Leadership development opportunity in a residential camp setting that provides a quality experience to campers and participants focused on the YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
This is a live-on-site counselor position from June 4, 2023 through August 12, 2023.
This is a live-on-site counselor position from June 4, 2023 through August 12, 2023.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Attend Staff Training to clearly understand and learn the functions of the job
- Provide an environment of physical, mental, and spiritual safety for all campers and participants
- Understand daily schedule and/or cabin routine
- Mentor and model responsible behavior
- Enhance teamwork and character among campers and participants
- Organize and supervise group activities as needed
- Teach skills or supervise/facilitate on assigned activity (Aquatics, Archery, Basketball, Climbing Wall, Creative Arts, Environmental Discovery, Golf, Lacrosse,, Paddle Sports, Riflery, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis) as certification level permits
- Assist campers and participants with goal setting and celebrate accomplishments
- Plan and deliver nightly devotions and “goodnights” as needed
- Maintain camper’s and participant’s health and well being
- Oversight of cleaning and sanitation responsibilities within specific program and/or cabin areas to protect health and safety of camping community
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 16 years of age at time of application.
- CILT (Camper in Leadership Training) experience preferred.
- 1 -2 years experience working with children
- Priority will be given to applicants who are available to work the entire summer
- Exhibit strong communication skills
- Be dependable, consistent, and able to work in a group setting
- Make decisions and be confident in your abilities
- Have a genuine interest in children
- Have a general knowledge and passion for camp, be a creative thinker, be a positive influence and teacher for campers and participants
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
In addition to the above responsibilities, the person in this position must be able to:
- lift a maximum of 50 pounds,
- walk at least a mile without assistance over uneven ground,
- deal with conflict in a positive way,
- work in high-stress situations,
- live onsite during the contracted dates and be able to work very long hours
- Comply with all COVID related PPE, cleaning, reporting and prevention expectations efforts. Further training and detail will be provided upon question and/or hire.
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