YWCA BERGEN COUNTY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Camp Counselor

Supervisor’s Title: Camp Director

Department: YS

Date Created: March 4, 2014 (EP)

Job Summary
Summer will be here before you know it and we are looking for candidates that want to procure a job before the Summer Rush!!
Under the direction of the Camp Director, follows weekly calendar of activities to ensure children have a positive, fun, safe experience while at the camp program.
Key Responsibilities
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform this job, the rather describes the essential functions/responsibilities of the job. Other duties may be assigned as required.
·  Maintains daily attendance records and ensures that information flyers are distributed to parents.
·  Follows weekly calendar of activities.
·  Deals with any behavioral issues or problems within the YWCA philosophy and reports any issues or concerns to Camp Director. Interacts with parents as required.
·  Ensures that program site is clean, organized and meets the needs of the children.
·  Completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.
·  Attends initial camp orientation and weekly staff meetings.
·  Ensures that children are placed safely with their parent/guardian at the end of each day, requesting identification from unknown individuals.
·  Accompanies children to pool/lake for swimming and assists with swim instruction and locker room procedures. Comes prepared to swim each day.
Qualifications
Education/Experience: Bachelors degree is preferred, as is experience working with school-aged children in a recreational setting.
Licensing and/or Certifications:
Knowledge:
Skills and Abilities:
Good communication/interpersonal skills writing.
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job is primarily outdoors. Counselor must be able to stand and move about regularly.
Travel, (If applicable)
Several positions are available at the YWCA’s Camp Orinda in Dumont, NJ, Camp Ma-Kee-Ya in Darlington County Park, Mahwah, NJ and Camp Y-Oak-A in Saddle River, NJ.
A minimum of 2 years experience in a camp or recreational setting working with children 5-12 years of age. Bachelor’s degree preferred. This is an 8 to 9 week assignment, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Pay rate is $262.50 per week.
Additional Comments
Must enjoy working with children and be able to dress appropriately and be a positive role model.
Must embrace the mission and values of the YWCA, have a strong customer focus, and the ability to work with a multi-generational, diverse workforce and membership.

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