Camp Teen Adventure Counselor - Westminster (Hill)

The Y (YMCA)
Carroll County, MD, USA
Full-time

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives.

The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves.

If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for planning and leading curriculum-based activities with a group of children in a specialty area. Maintains and organizes all equipment / materials for the designated activities to achieve optimum use of resources.

Supervises both campers and staff to ensure a high-level of program quality, engagement, and an excellent camper experience.

Demonstrates the Y's commitment to its core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring in all actions to serve as a role model.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The candidate must possess the ability to follow a curriculum-based activity plan that meets demographics of campers while keeping in mind budgetary constraints.

They must be organized and efficient. They must be able to supervise staff and campers.

  • Lead in the development of age-appropriate activity plans according to the camp curriculum in specialty areas including creating a mode / sample or instruction.
  • Actively engages all campers and staff in activity, (including being in the pool during designated swim times) planning alternative activities or follow-up activities as needed.
  • Support routine tasks of face counts, medications, behaviors, etc.
  • Maintain resources and materials to ensure a clean, safe environment.
  • Keep materials organized and in good repair throughout the summer.
  • Communicate supply and ordering needs in a timely manner to the Camp Director.
  • Assist in special program areas and activities including but not limited to : waterfront, pool, nature, camp-wide activities, arts and crafts, ropes, marksmanship, homestead and horses as directed.

as applicable by camp)

  • Engage and support counselors and junior counselors, and share necessary information from camp leadership
  • Reports to work on time and in uniform for all scheduled shifts, including weekly and / or other designated meetings
  • Promotes positive character values in a caring camp environment
  • Attend all training and meetings within the designated time frame.
  • Drive Y minibus for teen camp field trip purposes as applicable / needed
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • 22 hours ago
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