Junior Camp Counselors - Fairfield YMCA

The Day Camp Junior Counselor provides direct supervision to a group of children in a seasonal day camp setting and maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe conditions in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This results in a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in relationships with colleagues, members, volunteers, vendors, and guests.Create positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers.Promote and support the potential of all youth in programs and facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.Assist Senior Counselors, Unit Directors, and Directors in planning and implementing camp activities. This may include evening, overnight, and weekend events.Ensure that campers, program areas, and equipment are kept clean and safe.Maintain physical presence, remain alert at all times while on duty, maintain constant visual attention to campers, and remain aware of camp surroundings.Know and review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures, and complete related reports as required.Know, follow, and enforce all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including those for the prevention of child abuse and the Rule of Three.Follow all Camp procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, camper supervision, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA, licensing, and the state health department.Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Must be 16 years of age or older with desire and ability to work with and relate to children and peers outdoors.Experience working with children of camp age is preferred.Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching skills and activities.Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.Remain calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support campers.Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.Must complete new employee trainings and department onboarding.Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certifications preferred.

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