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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description Inspiring Change through the Power of
Play - YMCA Camp MacLean is now hiring Overnight Camp Counselors for the
2024 Summer Camp Season! The Overnight Camp Counselor serves as a
professional role model for our campers by leading through example and
guiding campers through recreational activities that teach life skills,
encourage healthy and safe behaviors and create a positive camper
experience. The Overnight Camp Counselor ensures that each youth has
adequate supervision including ensuring that no youth is unsupervised at
any time. Pay range starts at \$600 bi-weekly, housing & meals provided
Scope of Responsibilities Camper Experience Promotes the YMCA and
provides outstanding customer service by creating an outstanding camper
experience for children, parents and families. Leads recreational
activities with campers, including but not limited to, arts and crafts,
sports, social recreation, songfests, nature hikes, archery, and other
games and hobbies. Instructs campers using various teaching methods and
modifies activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and
experience levels are engaged. Teaches socially acceptable behaviors to
campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive
reinforcement and behavior management strategies. Communicates
consistently with supervisor, team leader, unit leader and other team
members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and
schedule. Supports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including
any specialty camp activities. Camp Safety Ensures the physical and
emotional health and safety of campers by being safety conscious,
following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating
situations for potential risks. Ensures compliance with established
rules and regulations to ensure safety. Monitors campers and counselors
and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary. Sets up
facilities and/or equipment for activities and stores equipment
appropriately after use. Immediately notifies Program Director of any
broken or unsafe equipment or if more resources/equipment are needed.
Works to keep camp facilities clean at all times Requirements and
Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of
camp Must have prior experience working with youth; previous experience
in a camp setting strongly preferred Relevant specialty experience for
positions supporting specialty camps Commitment to, and passion for, the
YMCA of Metro Chicago\'s mission Excellent verbal communication skills,
including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and
concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences Passion for
working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of
instruction using age-appropriate practices. Ability to observe
camper\... For full info follow application link. We are proud to be an
EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to a background check.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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