Job Title: Camp Evergreen Junior Counselor

　　Reports To: Associate Director of Youth Development

　　Work Location: Camp Evergreen

　　FLSA: Exempt - FT Seasonal

　　Dates: June - August

　　Salary Range: Seasonal Salary $2800; Training $15.00/hour

　　A Career with a Cause:

　　We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

　　Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

　　We are for ALL.

　　Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement | YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (ymcacny.org)

　　Position Summary:

　　This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. Under the direction of the Associate Executive Director of Youth Development, the Junior Camp Counselor is responsible for working with staff and unit leader in an active outdoor day camp program that will meet the objectives of the East Area Family YMCA and will be appropriate for campers within the unit they are assigned. The Junior Counselor will assist camp counselors in supervision of 12-16 campers (over 12 campers will have assistant) per session, take over counselor duties as needed and be in the water to assist aquatics staff with swimming and supervision. This position will provide opportunities for all campers to build confidence, learn new life-skills, and develop friendships. The Junior Camp Counselor must attend at least 2 overnights. The Junior Camp Counselor provides leadership and assures the well-being for all, in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and Association policies.

　　Salary and Benefits:

　　Salary Range: $2800/season, Seasonal Full Time- Non-exempt

　　YMCA Membership

　　YMCA Leadership Competencies:

　　Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

　　Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

　　Communication & Influence Listens and expresses self effectively and in such a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.

　　Experience, Education and Qualifications:

　　Have prior experience working in a camp setting/environment, and supervision of children.

　　Completion of the Camp Evergreen C.I.T program (preferred).

　　Must be 16 years of age.

　　Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential to the success of this position.

　　Brings to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people.

　　Possess a general knowledge and understanding of YMCA, its goals, and its mission.

　　Possess knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in program implementation.

　　Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 3 to 14.