Art Camp Counselor
•2 days ago
| Estimated Pay | $13 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | York Haven, Pennsylvania |
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Job Description
Seasonal Position (Monday-Friday)
Summary: Instructs children in developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in accordance with YWCA mission and DHS regulations in an outdoor camp environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates daily activities for assigned group as well as weekly Camper’s Choice group.
- Maintains lesson plans aligned with camp themes and curriculum.
- Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment in accordance with the policies and the philosophy of the YWCA. Use developmentally appropriate practices consistent with the expectations of National After School Association (NAA).
- Participates with and supervises children at all times.
- Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over stimulation and fatigue.
- Conducts a daily health check of each child; instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness, dressing, and self care.
- Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing and belongings and picking up and putting away toys and supplies.
- Provides children with experiences, which build self-esteem, encourage self-reliance, and helps each child to function cooperatively in a group.
- Provides children with experiences, which build a sense of curiosity, an appreciation of the natural world, and respect for the environment around us.
- Confers with and maintains a positive relationship with parents, and communicates necessary information in a professional manner.
- Confers with and maintains a positive relationship with other staff members, and communicate necessary information in a professional manner.
- Serves meals and refreshments to children under CACFP regulations.
- Submits timely reports, timesheets and statistics.
- Keeps camp environment interesting, safe and clean. Reports maintenance and safety concerns to Director, as needed.
- Performs general housekeeping tasks.
- Attends parent meetings, special events, and all staff meetings.
- Maintains a high level of job integrity and professionalism while adhering to ethical code of conduct.
- Maintains personal cleanliness, including washing hands after toilet, nose wiping and before preparing and/or serving lunches and snacks.
- Maintains professional growth in accordance to high quality standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be at least 18 years old.
A camp counselor shall have attained the following qualification levels:
- A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate
- Ability to provide documented 2500 hours of child care experience
Preference given to college students studying in the education field and with individuals who have experience in working with children, and persons who have or are willing to obtain Lifeguard certification.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Complete Fire Safety Training annually.
- Complete Emergency Safety Training annually.
- Complete Food Program Training annually.
- Complete Water Safety Training annually.
- Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Work well with staff and volunteers.
- Work scheduled hours everyday.
Competencies:
- Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
- Observes safety and security procedures.
- Adapts to changes in the work environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Standing for long periods of time.
- May require driving in inclement weather.
- Ability to be outdoors for long periods of time, in a summer setting.
- Ability to be physically active with campers, i.e. hiking, outdoor games, canoeing.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.
Seasonal Position (Monday-Friday)
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