Summer Camp Junior Counselor

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times
• Plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events
• Perform specific scheduled assignments, including, but not limited to, arrival and/or departure, and lunch duty
• Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities
• Work cooperatively with all program staff
• Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment
• Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere
• Maintain accurate program documentation
• Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Summer Camp program
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians
• Attend all required pre-camp trainings
• Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations

• High School Diploma or equivalent required OR must have at least one (1) year of experience working with children 13 years of age or younger
• Must be at least 16 years old
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults

Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred