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Junior Camp Counselor

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Job Description - Junior Camp Counselor


 

Day Camp Junior Counselor

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Day Camp Junior Counselor provides direct supervision of children in a seasonal day camp program and creates positive, nurturing relationships with campers while building cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers. The role promotes the potential of all youth and encourages peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

Essential Functions

  • Keep campers focused and engaged in camp activities.
     
  • Assist Specialists during activity periods.
     
  • Greet campers consistently with enthusiasm and positivity.
     
  • Develop positive relationships with member families and understand their connection to the YMCA.
     
  • Learn campers’ names and respond to camper needs.
     
  • Assist the Senior Counselor, Specialists, and all camp staff in implementing themes, special events, trips, and daily activities.
     
  • Encourage campers’ youth development and personal growth.
     
  • Help maintain cleanliness within the camp group.
     
  • Work cooperatively with all camp staff when planning and carrying out activities.
     
  • Perform all responsibilities with enthusiasm and commitment, treating campers and staff with respect and care.
     
  • Use redirection and positive reinforcement to promote appropriate behavior and good choices.
     
  • Teach and model the YMCA’s Four Core Values: Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility.
     
  • Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor.
     

Safety Responsibilities

  • Attend regular staff meetings scheduled by the supervisor.
     
  • Complete all required trainings.
     
  • Uphold camp safety standards at all times, including maintaining constant camper counts.
     
  • Understand and follow risk management and emergency policies and procedures.
     
  • Assist with group control and lunchtime activities.
     
  • Follow all Association Aquatics Policy Guidelines.
     
  • Carry out assigned aquatic responsibilities and assist with safe, efficient pool transitions.
     
  • Follow all YMCA, ACA, and NJ Licensing standards to ensure camper safety and program quality.
     
  • Complete and submit all accident reports.
     
  • Report immediate concerns to the Camp Director or nearest supervisor.
     
  • Assist with bus supervision, ensuring safety, efficiency, and engagement through songs, stories, and games.
     

Other Duties

  • Maintain a professional demeanor as a representative of the YMCA.
     
  • Wear the camp T-shirt daily.
     
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude, responsibility, self-motivation, punctuality, and reliability.
     
  • Create a positive and nurturing learning environment that supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Requirements

 

Qualifications

  • High school student or equivalent.
     
  • Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting (CIT experience preferred).
     
  • Interest in one or more activity areas such as outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, music, skits, sports, aquatics, or recreational games.
     
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
     
  • Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.
     

YMCA Competencies (Leader Level)

  • Mission Advancement: Demonstrates YMCA values and a desire to serve others and the community.
     
  • Collaboration: Works effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds; communicates clearly and remains calm in challenging situations.
     
  • Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, embraces new approaches, participates actively in planning and meetings, and follows policies and procedures.
     
  • Personal Growth: Seeks self-development, adapts to change, understands personal strengths and limitations, and applies best practices and current skills.
     

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
     
  • Physical demands are representative of those required to perform essential job functions; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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