SENIOR COUNSELOR

Job Details

Job Location

Schenectady JCC - Schenectady, NY

Position Type

Seasonal

Salary Range

$16.00 - $16.50 Hourly

Description

This individual, supervised by a Unit Head, manages the operations of a particular camp group of Camp Chaverim; and oversees the health, safety, and well-being of the campers in your assigned group. We only need Senior Counselors who are interested in working with our 4-5 year old campers. If you're interested in working with our youngest campers please apply!

PRE-CAMP RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend pre-camp orientation

• Attend Camp Open House before the 1st day of camp

CAMP RESPONSIBILITIESHealth and Safety

• Maintaining appropriate staff to camper ratios at all times, including not leaving a Junior counselor alone to supervise whole group.

• Actively supervising at all times- especially on playground and at the pool.

• Guide children and document significant behavioral events on a daily report form.

• Ensuring accurate attendance records are maintained and campers are accounted for throughout the camp day.

• Perform daily health check of campers each morning.

• Report all injuries regardless of severity to Camp Health Director.

Duties

• Form positive relationships with campers, co-workers, and parents.

• Prepared for the pool with appropriate swim attire and actively in the water with campers.

• Assist Activity Specialists and children during specialist activity periods, swim lessons, TAG time and Special Events.

• Maintain supplies and cleanliness of areas used on and off campus.

• Work Late nights and Overnights as they pertain to your Unit.

• Working together with Group Leaders, Group Counselors and camp supervisory team in a positive manner for the betterment of camp.

• Responsible to report to Unit Head daily on group happenings.

• Lead communicator to camp group families.

• Creates routines and structure for camp group.

• Plans, implements, and coordinates programming during Group Times.

• Responsible for submitting weekly newsletters and Group of the Week nominations.

• Attend all weekly staff meetings.

• Responsible for group binder and walkie talkie.

• Perform all other duties as assigned or delegated by the Camp Director, Unit Heads, or Director of Summer Experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age

• 1 Year experience working with children in camp or afterschool setting

• Ability to lead group staff and children

• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods time,

• Ability to bend at the waist, squat and pick items off the floor

• Ability to walk, hike, and climb, long distances

• Must have great eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and participate in camp activities;

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Competently participate in aquatics activities, including swimming