YMCA of Honolulu
Surf Specialty Counselor
YMCA of Honolulu, Houston, Texas, United States,
COMPENSATION:$410 / Weekly
POSITION DURATION:May 17, 2025 - August 1, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:The Surf Specialty Counselor works closely with the Overnight Camp Coordinator. Be the primary caregiver for a group of children. During the course of the day you will be required to lead a variety of activities and programs as set out in the Camp Erdman program. The Camp Counselor will fill the roles of friend, mentor and role model for all campers. As the Surf Specialty Counselor, you will leave the site each morning to take our Surf Camp Campers to the Surf Camp. At surf camp, you will assist our partner company in running a safe and fun surf camp program. The Surf Specialty Counselor must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor and self-control are all essential. Person must have the ability to provide fun and innovative programs to youth. These programs will be a combination of directed programs in the areas of arts & crafts, aquatics, sports, team building, hiking, and self-directed programs such as group games, campfires, camp out and other activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Leadership:
Be a role model for & develop positive relationships with camp counselors.Actively supervise and support camp counselors, enabling them to provide high quality programming. Hold camp counselors accountable to camp rules and expectations.Ensure camp counselors get adequate time off.Assist with staff training.
Child Development:
Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth.Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.Be aware of health and safety concerns.Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return in every camper.
Programming:
Provide innovative and fun programming including leading skill tracks and cabin times.Operate your program within the Camp Erdman schedule.Foster a sense of ownership in programs and facilities.Other duties as required that pertain to the operation of a summer camp.Attend staff training and meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s DegreeSurf CoachingLifeguard Certification requiredRopes Certification requiredBus Driver Certification requiredMust be a high school graduateExperience working with childrenCPR/AED and First Aid requiredTB test requiredAbility to be physically active all day
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POSITION DURATION:May 17, 2025 - August 1, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:The Surf Specialty Counselor works closely with the Overnight Camp Coordinator. Be the primary caregiver for a group of children. During the course of the day you will be required to lead a variety of activities and programs as set out in the Camp Erdman program. The Camp Counselor will fill the roles of friend, mentor and role model for all campers. As the Surf Specialty Counselor, you will leave the site each morning to take our Surf Camp Campers to the Surf Camp. At surf camp, you will assist our partner company in running a safe and fun surf camp program. The Surf Specialty Counselor must have a thorough understanding of the YMCA’s mission and goals, and a desire to work with children. Leadership skills, enthusiasm, patience, a sense of humor and self-control are all essential. Person must have the ability to provide fun and innovative programs to youth. These programs will be a combination of directed programs in the areas of arts & crafts, aquatics, sports, team building, hiking, and self-directed programs such as group games, campfires, camp out and other activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Leadership:
Be a role model for & develop positive relationships with camp counselors.Actively supervise and support camp counselors, enabling them to provide high quality programming. Hold camp counselors accountable to camp rules and expectations.Ensure camp counselors get adequate time off.Assist with staff training.
Child Development:
Be a role model for & develop positive meaningful relationships with youth.Provide children with the opportunities to make new friends and learn new activities.Be aware of health and safety concerns.Ensure that Camp Erdman is a positive and memorable experience instilling a strong desire to return in every camper.
Programming:
Provide innovative and fun programming including leading skill tracks and cabin times.Operate your program within the Camp Erdman schedule.Foster a sense of ownership in programs and facilities.Other duties as required that pertain to the operation of a summer camp.Attend staff training and meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s DegreeSurf CoachingLifeguard Certification requiredRopes Certification requiredBus Driver Certification requiredMust be a high school graduateExperience working with childrenCPR/AED and First Aid requiredTB test requiredAbility to be physically active all day
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