Job detail
Summer Day Camp Counselor
YMCA of Upper Palmetto
#Lifting#CPR#Equipment Maintenance#First Aid#Counselor#Attendance Records#Program Director#Emergency Procedures#Childcare#YMCA Mission#Discipline#Activity Implementation
Part TimeTemporaryOn Site0-2 yrs$10 / HOURPosted 2 months ago
Location
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Salary
$10 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Counselor is responsible for providing program leadership for a specific day camp group, maintaining discipline, and ensuring camper safety by remaining with the group at all times. They will also assist directors with branch activities, plan and implement activities, maintain equipment, and keep necessary records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess evidence of emotional maturity, good moral character, judgment, integrity, and leadership capability, along with experience in structured group settings. Required qualifications include current First Aid and CPR certifications and the ability to work within a Christian environment.
CPR CertificationRecord KeepingEquipment MaintenanceIntegrityFirst Aid CertificationJudgmentActivity PlanningEmergency ProceduresDiscipline MaintenanceProgram LeadershipGroup SupervisionEmotional MaturityAdherence To GuidelinesLeadership Capability
Job description
Day Camp Counselor-Part Time
Position Summary
- Part Time Under supervision of the Childcare Director/Program Director/Branch Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Day Camp/Adventure Club Counselor is responsible for providing program leadership in a day camp group. The Day Camp/Adventure Club Counselor will assist the Childcare Director/Program Director/Branch Director with various branch activities such as special events, and other activities that occur on various occasions.
- Leadership for specific camper group
- Maintain discipline within camper group
- Follow emergency procedures in case of accidents
- Remain with camper group at all times
- Plan and implement open period activities
- Maintain camp equipment
- Maintain reports and attendance records
- Follow established camp procedures and guidelines
- Follow the YMCA mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all
Qualifications
- Exposure to small structured group
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Interest in children and significant evidence of emotional maturity, good moral character, judgment, integrity and leadership capability.
- Ability to create and work within a Christian environment so that each camper has the opportunity for spiritual growth.
- Ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances
- Current certification in First Aid and CPR
- Carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking, running, crouching, lifting (25lbs), and walking