YMCA Camp MacLean Summer 2024 Overnight Camp Counselor
Description Inspiring Change through the Power of Play - YMCA Camp MacLean is now hiring Overnight Camp Counselors for the 2024 Summer Camp Season! The Overnight Camp Counselor serves as a professional role model for our campers by leading through example and guiding campers through recreational activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy and safe behaviors and create a positive camper experienceThe Overnight Camp Counselor ensures that each youth has adequate supervision including ensuring that no youth is unsupervised at any timePay range starts at $600 bi-weekly, housing & meals provided Scope of Responsibilities Camper Experience Promotes the YMCA and provides outstanding customer service by creating an outstanding camper experience for children, parents and familiesLeads recreational activities with campers, including but not limited to, arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, songfests, nature hikes, archery, and other games and hobbiesInstructs campers using various teaching methods and modifies activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engagedTeaches socially acceptable behaviors to campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategiesCommunicates consistently with supervisor, team leader, unit leader and other team members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and scheduleSupports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including any specialty camp activitiesCamp Safety Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of campers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risksEnsures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safetyMonitors campers and counselors and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessarySets up facilities and/or equipment for activities and stores equipment appropriately after useImmediately notifies Program Director of any broken or unsafe equipment or if more resources/equipment are neededWorks to keep camp facilities clean at all times Requirements and
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of camp Must have prior experience working with youth; previous experience in a camp setting strongly preferred Relevant specialty experience for positions supporting specialty camps Commitment to, and passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago's mission Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practicesAbility to observe camper behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniquesProven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Y Team competencies in previous experience or practice Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job descriptionThe YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilitiesChild Abuse Prevention - Supports the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisorFollowing all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of childrenReporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisorCompleting all child abuse prevention training as requiredIND1 Qualifications Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Motivations Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Recommended Skills Communication Customer Service Passionate Team Working Strategic Thinking Recreation Apply to this job.
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Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of camp Must have prior experience working with youth; previous experience in a camp setting strongly preferred Relevant specialty experience for positions supporting specialty camps Commitment to, and passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago's mission Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practicesAbility to observe camper behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniquesProven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Y Team competencies in previous experience or practice Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job descriptionThe YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilitiesChild Abuse Prevention - Supports the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisorFollowing all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of childrenReporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisorCompleting all child abuse prevention training as requiredIND1 Qualifications Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Motivations Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Recommended Skills Communication Customer Service Passionate Team Working Strategic Thinking Recreation Apply to this job.
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