Day Camp Counselor
All Sport Health and Fitness
- Fishkill, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Apply basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
- Assures campers are properly supervised at all times.
- Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
- Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities.
- Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
- Provide for a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
- Assist in program areas such as waterfront, nature, all camp activities, and arts and crafts as directed.
- Provide the daily care of each camper within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
- Ensure that campers receive their medications as directed by Health Care Manager.
- Be alert to campers and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with camp health manager and/or camp director when appropriate.
- Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp director.
- Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
- Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
- Provide parents appropriate feedback and information as needed for their campers to have a successful camp experience.
- Follow safety and security protocols when campers are in public while presenting a positive image of the camp.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be able to obtain, or become, certified in First Aid/CPR.
- Must submit health history record and examination form prior to first day of work.
- Ability to interact with all age levels.
- Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those assigned.
- Be professional, reliable, and prompt.
- Possess high energy, be engaging, and a team player.
- Be warm, friendly, caring with an upbeat personality.
- Love working with children.
- Understanding of the development needs of youth.