Summer Day Camp Counselor - Camp Wakanda (Reading)

Key Responsibilities

• Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with campers, parents and other camp personnel at all times. Camper safety is a top priority.
• Interprets the quality of YMCA values to campers, CIT's, parents and staff. Must be a positive role model.  Develops appropriate relationships with all campers in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries. 
• Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation with an appropriate amount of choice.
• Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff does the same.
• Communicates respectfully, openly and effectively with all staff, parents and children.
• Assists pool staff during daily swim instruction and aids lifeguards during free swim time.  

• Keeps daily attendance records for assigned group.  Stays alert to camper needs by practicing active listening.  Frequently takes a name to face roll call, at the beginning, during, and end of each activity period.
• Reports all accidents and unusual incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and completes necessary documentation.
• Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur. 
• Assists with planning and implementing of daily camp activities, camp special events and Family Night activities.
• Actively participates in all aspects of camp daily leadership schedule including openings, closings, and extended hours.
• Attends all staff meetings and training sessions.  Becomes familiar with training materials and actively incorporates them in their day today interactions and work with campers.
• Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensures that campers treat all equipment, supplies, and camp property responsibly. 
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor (remains flexible). Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed and actively seeks to develop oneself. 
• Abides by the established YMCA/DPH/ACA day camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and utilize effective communication skills.
• Possesses a knowledge of group process – collaborative style of working within a team.
• Must possess current First Aid, Oxygen, and CPR certifications and as required by the specific camp; or successfully complete YMCA provided First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Training upon hire.
• 7D license recommended to assist with transportation to and from camp and on field trips.
• Must be available up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday for an 9 hour shift with a one hour break between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm.
• Must be available for overtime as necessary.

• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in all physical camp games and activities.
• Works in a busy indoor environment; leads outside activities as well.
• May be expected to be in the water during all swim periods.

• Must be at least 16 years of age and have a passion for working with and nurturing children.  
• Experience working with children (youth programs, camp settings or related field); understand the needs of children.

Benefits

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment. 
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions. 
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other. 
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion. 
• A healthy work/life balance 
• Comprehensive benefits including: 
• FREE YMCA Membership for you. 
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons. 
• Discounted or FREE family membership. 
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement) 
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package. 
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)