Volunteer Summer Camp Counselor (YDP)

Volunteer Summer Camp Counselor (YDP) Boys & Girls Clubs of Gloucester County, Inc. Woodbury, NJ Job Details Part-time From $16 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Behavior management Childcare CPR Certification Community engagement Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Outdoor work First aid High school diploma or GED Driver's License Working with children First Aid Certification Safe environment creation Associate's degree Entry level

Full Job Description TITLE:

Summer Camp Counselor

DEPARTMENT

Programs

REPORTS TO

Center Supervisor

STARTING SALARY

$16 per hour

WORK STATUS

Part-time :

Minimum of 5 hours per

Day:

Monday through Friday Work Hours - (TBD upon interview)

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Plans, implements and evaluates programs and activities provided in program areas that supports our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship.

KEY ROLES

(Essential Job Responsibilities) Prepare Youth for Success 1. Ensure programs, services and activities prepare youth for success, always promotes safety of members and quality in programs, Provide guidance and role modeling to members. 2. Contribute to the planning and implementation of the strategic plan by: a. Planning, organizing and implementing a range of program services and activities for members and youth visitors; b. Initiating new programs with the approval of the Center Director or Supervisor; c. Recommending the development of service area programs; and d. Promoting and stimulating program participation. 3. Ensure quality improvement by monitoring and evaluating program achievement against target goals, recommending modifications that respond to member needs and interests and participating in weekly center staff meetings. Program Development and Implementation 4. Effectively implement and administer programs, services and activities for members and visitors. 5. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs and appearance of the center at all times. Prepare periodic activity reports. Health and Safety 6. Ensure a healthy and safe environment, supervising members in program area. 7. Ensure a productive and safe work environment, ensure all program equipment and supplies are in good order. Recommend requisitions, as necessary.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

May be required to participate in special programs and/or events in evenings and/or weekends

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

Maintains close, daily contact with Center staff (professional and volunteer), Club members and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel.

External:

Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members' parents and others to assist in resolving problems.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE & DOCUMENTS

Associate degree preferred and 1-year minimum experience in related field or 3 year's minimum experience in planning and implementing youth programs with High School Diploma or GED Knowledge of youth development programs preferred Successful experience working in a team setting Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community Ability to use Microsoft office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, member tracking software Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth Ability to track and report program outcomes Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment Complete mandatory State/Federal Licensing training requirements within 2 weeks; complete BGCGC orientation training and ongoing training requirements according to on boarding schedule Valid State Driver's License preferred/reliable transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical activities while engaged with youth in outdoor games. Additionally, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to lift, transport items that may weigh 25 lbs. or less.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is performed at our Center site location and requires attendance at evening and weekend events. Occasional domestic overnight trips to attend conferences and/or related professional events may be required. Occasional off-site trips for program activities. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Signed by:

________________________________________ ________ Incumbent Date Approved by: ______________________________________ __________ Supervisor Date Reviewed by: _______________________________________ __________

President/CEO Date Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

First Aid Certification (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person