Summer Program Counselor

Binghamton, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Binghamton+NY+13905)

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

Summer Program Counselor

Position is for 7 weeks, Part Time (0-25 hours)

Week 1: Orientation (dates TBD)

Week 2-week 7: Summer Program (Monday-Thursday) July 8 – August 15, 2024. 8:15a-2:45p

Summer Program Counselorsare responsible for supervising campers and ensuring safety during all activities. Qualities of a successful counselor include: patience, enthusiasm, sensitivity, responsibility, creativity and flexibility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engage campers in various activities.

• Demonstrate techniques, encourage creativity, and provide guidance to help campers learn new skills.

• Supervision of assigned campers at all times.

• Model and encourage appropriate social skills.

• Build positive connections with campers.

• Facilitate games and down time activities outside of the regular camp schedule.

• Adherence to program/team schedule; daily activities and special events.

• Awareness and appropriate utilization of behavior management plans.

• Communicate any behavior or safety concerns with Team Lead and Program Director.

• Awareness of camper/counselor allergies, medications, and emergency contact information

• Bus duty; safe arrival/departure of campers.

• Report incidents/accidents to appropriate program personnel.

• Assist campers with activities of daily living as necessary.

• Attend team meetings, orientations and required trainings.

• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

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Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Provide employment permit (working papers) if under age 18.

• Must have GED / H.S. Diploma if not currently enrolled in High School.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred but not required

• Experience working with individuals that have functional differences.

• Experience working at a summer camp or school setting.

Salary Description

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