Summer Camp Counselor

TITLE: Summer Camp Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Summer Camp

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Director

EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal

Minor: $16.69-$17.00 hour

18+: $18.00-$20.00 hour

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Wakeman Boys & Girls Club seeks energetic and responsible individuals who have a passion for working with children to join our Summer Day Camp team. Summer Camp Counselors responsible for daily supervision of their camp group including leading a wide variety of activities, managing camper interests and needs while working with other camp staff to provide an exciting and dynamic camp experience for campers.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Assist with development, plan, and facilitate program specific activities.


• Provide supervision, guidance, and act as role models to club members.


• Monitor programs, services, and activities to ensure the safety of all members.


• Need flexibility when changes need to be made and dealing with a variety of situations.


• Help maintain cleanliness and order of classrooms and the building.


• Attend staff meetings and follow procedures.


• Develop relationships with members to ensure trust and confidence in them, to recruit them to participate in programs and increase membership participation.


• Report immediately to supervisor any evidence of child abuse including physical, mental, emotional and/or neglect.


• Provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers' expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with parents, children, and staff.


• Will be required to carry out emergency procedures, building rules and regulations.


• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts, wearing appropriate uniform and nametag, and prepare for all assignments.


• Keep accurate, detailed records of incident reports and other necessary documentation.

ADDITIONAL REPSONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a team-based work environment by communicating effectively and positively with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers and other community partners.


• Make recommendations regarding member's needs, program ideas, and facility needs.


• May be asked to participate in special programs and or events. These events may be scheduled at times when the Club is not open.


• Perform other duties as assigned by Directors.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Boys & Girls Club or youth organization experience preferred.


• Experience working with youth grades K-8.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior.


• Knowledge of youth development strategies.


• Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth.


• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.


• Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• This position requires standing for long periods of time.


• This position may require lifting items up to 50lbs.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Part-time/Seasonal

*Schedule:*

• Monday-Friday


• MUST be available to work for 5 weeks.


• Staff Training Dates: 6/13, 6/16-6/18.