Adventure Camp - Summer Day Camp Counselor at Capital District YMCA in Guilderland, New York
Posted in Other 11 days ago.
Type: Part-Time
Job Description:
Now Hiring for Summer 2021!
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading charity committed to strengthening community. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 16 years of age.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
Experience
Preferred- 1 - 3 years: Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting.
Education
Preferred- High School Diploma/GED or better in Other
Licenses & Certifications
Required- First Aid
- AED
- CPR
Skills
Required- Sports
- Performing Arts
- Archery
- Music: Singing
- Music: Instruments
- Outdoor Living
- Camping
- Recreational Games
- Group Facilitation
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Organizational
- Work in diverse community
Behaviors
Required- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Motivations
Required- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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