Job Information
Educational Alliance, Inc. Counselor - New Country Day Camp in New York, New York
Title: Counselor - New Country Day Camp
Division - Department: 14th Street Y – Youth Programs – New Country Day Camp
Job Classification: Non-Union – PT – FT (Full Time during camp program, June-August)
Supervisor: Division Supervisor
Date: February 2022
New Country Day Camp is an open-tent community that celebrates and sustains joyful, outdoor summer experiences where all can thrive. We build meaningful connections with ourselves, each other, and the natural world around us through innovative programming that is rooted in Jewish tradition and guided by universal values. New Country Day Camp is an 8-week, outdoor summer camp for campers in kindergarten-8th grade. NCDC operates M-F, 8am-5pm and provides transportation for staff and campers to and from our campgrounds on Staten Island via multiple locations throughout Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. We have an inclusive camp model, so all campers and staff with disabilities/special needs are given the individual support they need to have a successful summer.
NCDC is a part of the Educational Alliance, a 133-year-old New York institution, is a vibrant, dynamic organization serving New Yorkers from all walks of life. We serve everyone regardless of the language they speak, where they come from, or their socioeconomic status. We believe that everyone should have a chance to live a better life and that arts and culture, education, health and wellness, and social services can help lay that foundation.
JOB PURPOSE
Counselors are enthusiastic, highly motivated, and responsible role models who are directly responsible for the well-being of campers at New Country Day Camp from June 28th to August 12th, 2021, with the option to work an additional week of camp from August 15th-19th.
SCOPE OF INFLUENCE
Direct client group: Campers ages 4-13
Directly supervised by Division Supervisors
Will collaborate with Support Specialists when necessary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Attend all days of staff orientation before camp
Attend all days of camp and after camp staff meetings during the summer
Communicate regularly and effectively with supervisor
Work harmoniously with assigned co-counselor(s)
Work harmoniously with support specialists
Maintain standards of camp conduct, behavior management protocols, and inclusion
When working with campers and fellow staff, uphold and implement NCDC camp values (Personal Growth, Empathy, Respect, and Passion)
Camp Activities
Assume responsibility for the physical and mental health and safety of campers
Follow COVID-19 safety protocols and implement COVID-19 procedures at all times
Keep a record of camper attendance, activity, behavior, and injuries/accidents
Actively participate in all camp activities including getting into the pool and assisting lifeguards during instructional swim
Provide quality supervision at all times (e.g. on the bus, in locker rooms during changing periods, during lunch, throughout swim periods and all transitional periods)
Assist bus supervisors with camper needs on the bus ride to and from camp
Encourage all campers to participate & be their on-site daily support system
Focus on social dynamics & friendship building of assigned camper group
Provide daily and weekly camper progress updates to Division Supervisor, when necessary
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Knowledge and Ability
Availability to attend all days of camp from June 28th to August 12th or 19th and all staff orientation dates in June
Currently pursuing a high school diploma (minimum), a college degree, or have related professional experience working with children or in education is required
Willingness to learn about and participate in Jewish culture and traditions
Enjoys working in a fully outdoor camp setting
Excellent communication skills
Collaborative, flexible, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Previous experience working with children from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
Willingness to learn and ability to implement NCDC’s restorative approach to behavior management.
Experience working with children with disabilities is a plus
Role Key Competencies
Communication
Team Work
Enthusiasm
Safety Awareness
Initiative
Inclusivity
EEO Info
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.