Job Posting for Summer Camp Junior Counselor at National Winter Activity Center Inc.

Position:

Day Camp Junior Counselor

Season:

Summer 2024 Seasonal

Camp Dates: July 2024 - August 2024

Position Purpose:

Junior counselors assist senior counselors and other camp staff members as they plan and oversee activities for campers. Junior counselors work under a leader who oversees a group of campers and plans recreation activities for them. Your duties and responsibilities can vary depending on the needs of the senior camp counselor. You may be responsible for planning specific activities or monitoring a smaller group of campers within the larger group. The counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, delivering activities, and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills, the junior assists the counselor in all these duties.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 15 years of age
Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR
Must submit health history record and examination form prior to first day of work
Ability to interact with all age levels of children with a strong desire to act in an assistant leadership role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understanding of the development needs of youth and a strong desire to work with children in a mentoring role
Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in program areas
Ability to interpret, comprehend, and effectively carry out written and verbal directions
Must be able to solve problems with a positive mindset

Responsibilities:

Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their camper group with activities and throughout the camp to meet the intended camper outcomes
Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth
Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching activities
Learn campers’ 0names and consistently greet campers with a smile and treat them with respect and with enthusiasm
Maintain high stands of health and safety in all activities for campers and staff
Ensure camp equipment is maintained and cleaned daily
A role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior
Represent the camp when interacting parents or community partners
Provide supervision for campers while campers are transported to and from camp or during scheduled field trips off camp property
Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp

Physical Requirements:

Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.
Lifting from 10-30 pounds
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers.

Some physical requirements of this position include standing, running, some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and demonstrate sports activities. Requires a normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/program. Willingness to work in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available.

Summer4Kids is a day camp geared towards outdoor fun, creativity, developing healthy lifestyles and attitudes for children ages 6-14 in a safe and secure environment. To learn more, please visit: https://winter4kids.org/summer4kids/

Organizational Mission

At Winter4Kids and Summer4Kids, Welcoming, Empathy, Embracing and Belonging are our key values, and these values are part of everything we do and who we are. In our programs we focus on every young person developing better attitudes about their Self, Health, Opportunities, Mastery, and the Outdoors. In your time with Winter4Kids, you make a difference, saving and changing the lives of youth. And that’s just the beginning.

Working at Winter4Kids and Summer4Kids gives talented individuals the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities. Whichever role you choose at Winter4Kids, you'll find satisfaction in knowing that your contributions are helping to support young people, improve health and well-being, inspire positive action and so much more. At Winter4Kids, you'll work alongside team members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day.

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