Lead Camp Counselor

Bridgewater YMCA
Franklin, NJ Part Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2023 CLOSED ON 5/28/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Camp Counselor position at Bridgewater YMCA?

 
Camp Soar at Franklin YMCA- An 8 week programs that run from Monday, July 3rd through Friday, August 25th - offers an exciting variety of camp options to please every kind of camper at every age! With Arts, STEM, Sports-and-Games, Music, and Outdoor Ed for children entering Kindergarten through 9th grade!

Camp Soar is seeking seasonal Lead Camp Counselors to provide energetic camp spirit and leadership throughout a fun summer experience! This role is responsible for executing our exciting camp curriculum, actively engaging and interacting with children of various backgrounds and abilities, responding to safety and behavioral needs, and more.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead Camp Counselors' primary responsibility is to execute a safe and fun summer experience for the children within their assigned group. Working under the direction of the Camp Leadership Team, in this role, it is imperative to be able to make camp the best experience a child could ever dream of and will look back and remember for years to come. Lead Camp Counselors are role models for leadership, demonstrating our core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility, and being fun, exciting individuals with good spirit. Specific responsibilities will include:

  • Working collaboratively with other counselors to lead a group of 15-30 children.
  • Working with other counselors to develop and execute fun and educational activities throughout the week.
  • Encouraging campers to achieve goals in personal development like being a leader, team player, speaking in front of peers, etc.
  • Swimming daily with campers to have fun, assist in daily swim lessons, and ensure safety for all.
  • Showing camp spirit every day by participating in camp traditions, singing camp songs, cheering on campers and staff, playing camp wide games, and more.
  • Maintaining safety at all times by knowing every camper by name, knowing who you are responsible for at all times, maintaining proper ratios, carrying first aid supplies at all times, being responsive on a walkie-talkie system, etc.
  • Participating in all camp activities. Must be able and willing to be active, run around, get messy, and want to make the experience each day one to remember.

HOURS:
*This role is a seasonal full time (40hrs per week) role. The ability to be flexible based on camp needs is required.*
 Pre-Camp Trainings: TBD - held throughout June
 Camp Assignment: July 11th - September 1st
 Typical Weekly Schedules can be: Monday-Friday 7:15am-3:15pm / 8:45am-4:45pm / 10:00am-6:30pm



Employment Benefits Include:
 

  • FREE Membership Access to Any YMCA in the Nation
  • Discounts on all programming at the Greater Somerset County YMCA
  • Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" with a 12% company contribution to fund after eligibility period.
  • Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion through the YMCA Movement
  • Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds


Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

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