Junior Counselor Job at Town of Merrimack, NH
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Junior Counselors work under the Direction of Senior Counselors and are responsible for assisting the Senior Counselors in caring for their cabin group. Counselors spend most of their day accompanying their group to various activities. During activity periods these counselors attend and participate in each activity that the group does. They tend to develop closer bonds with their cabin group members and are expected to manage personalities and issues within the cabin group.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the Direction of the Day Camp Director and Senior Camp Counselors
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
~ Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting a variety of recreational activities
~ Assist with communicating and working with campers ages 5-14, at various skill levels, to provide necessary instruction and to communicate with other staff members
~ Development of activities on a daily basis - works directly with individual children and in groups
~ Ability to observe camper behavior assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
~ Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
~ Follows procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children
~ Communicates regularly with fellow Counselors and the Camp Director regarding any concerns or issues that may arise.
Encourage friendships within bunk and other campers.
~ Create an environment in which campers have fun and feel safe.
~ Guide bunk and individual campers to participate successfully in all aspects of camp activities
~ Carry out established roles for supervising camper"s health and happiness.
~ Carry out established roles in enforcing camp safety regulations including instructing campers in emergency procedures such as fire drills and severe weather,
~ Assist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned
~ Prepare for and actively participate in staffing training and meetings
~ Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities
~ Be sure cabin is thoroughly clean last day of each session
~ Report all safety and maintenance issues immediately to the Camp Director
~ Other duties may be assigned as required
~ Learn the likes and dislikes of each camper in your cabin
~ Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group
~ Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff
~ Provide opportunities for your bunk so that each individual experiences success during camp
~ Provide opportunities for discussion of individuals or cabin problems or concerns
~ Help each camper meet individual goals established by his/her self and Naticook Day Camp
~ Be aware of the location and activity of each camper in your cabin at all times
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
~ Experience working with children; preferably in a group setting.
~ Ability to communicate and work with campers ages 5-14, at various skill levels, to provide
~ Ability to communicate with fellow staff members
~ Ability to observe camper behavior assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety
~ Apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
~ Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camper activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
~ Desire and ability to work with children outdoors
~ Ability to relate to one"s peer group
~ Ability to accept supervision and guidance
~ Ability to assist in teaching activity
~ Good character, integrity, and adaptability
~ Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
~ Experience in camp setting preferred
~ Experience with, or understanding the needs of individuals with special needs
~ At least 16 years of age
Application Special Instructions
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Junior Counselors work under the Direction of Senior Counselors and are responsible for assisting the Senior Counselors in caring for their cabin group. Counselors spend most of their day accompanying their group to various activities. During activity periods these counselors attend and participate in each activity that the group does. They tend to develop closer bonds with their cabin group members and are expected to manage personalities and issues within the cabin group.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the Direction of the Day Camp Director and Senior Camp Counselors
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
~ Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting a variety of recreational activities
~ Assist with communicating and working with campers ages 5-14, at various skill levels, to provide necessary instruction and to communicate with other staff members
~ Development of activities on a daily basis - works directly with individual children and in groups
~ Ability to observe camper behavior assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
~ Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
~ Follows procedures to safeguard the health and safety of the children
~ Communicates regularly with fellow Counselors and the Camp Director regarding any concerns or issues that may arise.
Encourage friendships within bunk and other campers.
~ Create an environment in which campers have fun and feel safe.
~ Guide bunk and individual campers to participate successfully in all aspects of camp activities
~ Carry out established roles for supervising camper"s health and happiness.
~ Carry out established roles in enforcing camp safety regulations including instructing campers in emergency procedures such as fire drills and severe weather,
~ Assist in teaching or leading an activity, as assigned
~ Prepare for and actively participate in staffing training and meetings
~ Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities
~ Be sure cabin is thoroughly clean last day of each session
~ Report all safety and maintenance issues immediately to the Camp Director
~ Other duties may be assigned as required
~ Learn the likes and dislikes of each camper in your cabin
~ Recognize and respond to opportunities for problem solving in the group
~ Develop opportunities for interaction between campers and staff
~ Provide opportunities for your bunk so that each individual experiences success during camp
~ Provide opportunities for discussion of individuals or cabin problems or concerns
~ Help each camper meet individual goals established by his/her self and Naticook Day Camp
~ Be aware of the location and activity of each camper in your cabin at all times
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
~ Experience working with children; preferably in a group setting.
~ Ability to communicate and work with campers ages 5-14, at various skill levels, to provide
~ Ability to communicate with fellow staff members
~ Ability to observe camper behavior assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety
~ Apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
~ Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to camper activities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
~ Desire and ability to work with children outdoors
~ Ability to relate to one"s peer group
~ Ability to accept supervision and guidance
~ Ability to assist in teaching activity
~ Good character, integrity, and adaptability
~ Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, and self-control
~ Experience in camp setting preferred
~ Experience with, or understanding the needs of individuals with special needs
~ At least 16 years of age
Application Special Instructions
Please Note :
apexdining.ca is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, apexdining.ca provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.