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School Year Program Counselor - YMCA Camp Campbell Gard

Great Miami Valley YMCA

Hamilton, OH • On-site

$350/wk

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA – CAMP CAMPBELL GARD
Title: School Year Program Counselor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay: $350 per week
Status: Full-Time (Seasonal) Department: Camp
Reports to: Executive Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director, a school year works as part of a team of enthusiastic, energetic staff members. Staff will teach groups of a variety of ages ranging from elementary school to adults. Other components of the job include hosting meals, curriculum development, discovery center feeding and cleaning, organizing evening programs, completing camp projects, cleaning, and maintaining the camp, and participating in staff trainings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Teaches the Outdoor Education Curriculum.
  2. Creates a supportive cabin environment where campers feel respected and will learn to respect one another.
  3. Facilitates and chaperones overnight groups.
  4. Leads evening activities such as a campfire and acts in living history programs.
  5. Facilitates our challenge course and climbing elements with school-age and adult groups.
  6. Maintains program areas to be safe, clean, and exciting.
  7. Assists with camp projects.
  8. Updates, creates, and improves CCG’s Outdoor Education Curriculum.
  9. Completes weekly duties such as care of the Discovery Center and its animals, host meals and oversee groups when they are doing their own programming.
  10. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Work a variety of different days and times during each given week depending on the calendar, including overnights and weekends.
  • Must have a desire and willingness to work with children.
  • Ability to work long days multiple days in a row, including chaperoning overnight groups when needed.
  • Must be able to adapt quickly and have a quick response.
  • Demonstrate good judgment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Requires long periods of time outdoors.
  • Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with families, children, and other staff.
  • Position may require bending, sitting, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
  • Must be creative and enthusiastic to staff, campers, and families.
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act quickly in an emergency.
  • Ability to maintain emotional control and composure in turbulent, challenging and changing conditions.

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Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Summer Camp Counselor?

A: To succeed as a Summer Camp Counselor, key technical skills include first aid and CPR certification, as well as knowledge of outdoor activities such as team sports, arts, and crafts. Essential soft skills include strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to work with children of varying ages and abilities, as well as being flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. These strengths support career growth by developing leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills, ultimately preparing individuals for roles in education, youth development, or recreation management.

Q: What is the career path for a Summer Camp Counselor?

A: A Summer Camp Counselor's typical career progression involves starting as an entry-level counselor, then advancing to mid-level roles such as Assistant Director or Program Coordinator, and eventually moving into senior positions like Director of Operations or Program Director. Throughout their career, Summer Camp Counselors develop essential skills in leadership, communication, and youth development, as well as opportunities to specialize in areas like outdoor education, arts, or sports programming. Long-term, Summer Camp Counselors may pursue careers in education, youth services, or recreation management, or leverage their experience to transition into roles in non-profit management, community development, or social work.

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