POSITION SUMMARY:
Collaborates with overnight camp leadership and other counselors to provide support to individual campers who need special assistance. Ensures the safety of all campers.
GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a residential position where food and lodging are provided during hours of work. The work week follows the camper session which begins each Sunday and ends on Friday with a 24 hour break in-between. Dates of employment include a week of training starting June 14, 2026, and concludes on August 15, 2026.
BENEFITS:
Complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara Membership, discounted program fees, paid sick leave, training and leadership development opportunities, and an outstanding work environment.ย
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Develop and implement individualized support plans for campers to facilitate their inclusion within the camp program.
- Plan and facilitate components of the pre-camp staff training program.
- Ensure effective communication between staff and parents of campers.
- Develop and maintain positive, open communication between campers and camp staff.
- Implement and maintain work rules and regulations as required by YMCA Buffalo Niagara, the NYS Department of Health, and other regulatory agencies.
- Pursue new and innovative program initiatives.
- Participate with campers when needed in the pool during swim lessons and free swim.
- Perform administrative functions including attendance, camper development, program planning, and evaluation.
- Implement ongoing safety checks and ensure a healthy and safe camp environment.ย Implement emergency procedures when necessary.
- Identify and resolve problems.ย Implement appropriate discipline techniques.
- Set up and organize equipment and supplies for camp activities.
- Follow and enforce department protocol to clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces. Enforce PPE compliance.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of program/work areas.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a formal childcare setting.
- Experience working with children with disabilities.
- Experience writing and executing behavior support plans is preferred.
- Ability to train and guide others working with children with disabilities.
- College course work in Special Education, Education or a related field is required.ย A bachelorโs degree is preferred.
- Must be able to successfully plan and lead activitiesย for children in a camp environment.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Pay: ย $63.00 per day