Orleans County YMCA Summer Day Camp Counselor

1. Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
2. Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
3. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
5. Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers.
6. Maintains program site and equipment.
7. Maintains required program records.
8. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
9. To promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
10. Work with the staff team to plan and implement activities.
11. Provide direct leadership to the assigned group(s) and maintain constant visual contact with all assigned children.
12. Participate in daily activities and aid the children in completing tasks, including land and water-based activities. Assist in assessing child abilities and developmental stages.
13. Build enthusiasm for activities and programs.
14. Complete required documentation regarding attendance, health and wellness, sign-in and sign-out, and other items as assigned. Notify parents if children are not in attendance.
15. Keep the program areas neat and organized. Follow all safety procedures.
16. Follow all regulating agency and YMCA child care policies, regulations and procedures.
17. Maintain friendly, positive and professional relationships with children, parents, school & day care partners and other YMCA staff. Project a positive image of the YMCA and the Day Care program.
18. Follow work site requirements regarding punctuality, appropriate dress, staff meeting attendance, etc.
19. Carry out tasks as assigned by the Site or Program Director.
20. Assist in program and YMCA recruitment and special events.
21. Work YMCA Camp Days and alternate program locations as scheduled.