Summer Day Camp Counselor
YMCA of Upper Palmetto
Location
Clover, South Carolina
Salary
$10 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Day Camp Counselor is responsible for providing program leadership for a specific camper group within the day camp, maintaining discipline, and ensuring adherence to all established camp procedures and guidelines. This role also involves assisting directors with various branch activities, planning and implementing open period activities, and maintaining necessary reports and attendance 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 exposure to small structured groups. Required qualifications include current First Aid and CPR certification, and the ability to work within a Christian environment while adapting to changing circumstances.
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