Summer Program Counselor - Binghamton, United States - ACHIEVENY

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ACHIEVENY
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Binghamton, United States

1 week ago

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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 - August 15, :
15a-2:
45p


Summer Program Counselors are 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 1
  • 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.

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