Program Counselor The Works Camp

PROGRAM CAMP COUNSELOR - THE WORKS FITNESS CENTER

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Wentworth-Douglass Hospital/The Works Fitness Center, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

1.Provide a fun and safe camp environment for participants to thrive in

a. Greet each camper with a welcoming smile and hello

b. Work with the Program manager and delegated assistants to facilitate age-appropriate games, crafts, and activities to provide opportunities for children to be active and engaged

c. Assist in providing opportunities for children to help in planning their own activities

d. Assist in providing time for structured and unstructured play both indoors and out

e. Assist in ensuring all campers are following camp rules to ensure the physical and emotional safety of themselves and others

f. Actively engage in games and activities with campers.

2.Demonstrate competence in the tasks associated with licensure compliance

. Ensure that all participants are signed in and out of the program properly

a. Complete occurrence reports as deemed necessary and report to occurrence to program manager

b. Continuously assess the safety of camp spaces and equipment and reports any issues with equipment, facility, or behavior to program manager.

c. Participate in emergency drills giving feedback as to how well it went and what could be improved

3.Provide exemplary communication to summer camp parents and/or guardians

. Communicate with parents and guardians daily- getting to know them by name and keeping them abreast on their child's afternoon.

a. Provide accurate information to parents and guardians in regard to ongoing and upcoming youth programs, aquatics, and supervised youth and adult sports

b. Distribute and collect any necessary paperwork or notifications to parents and guardians.

Experience Minimum Required

• Previous experience supervising children

Education Preferred/Desired

• College credits in elementary education, human growth and development, behavior management, or recreation management

Special Skills Minimum Required

• Must be friendly and outgoing with an enthusiasm for children's programming Must posses exemplary interpersonal skills Must have time and organizational skills

Licensure and/or Certifications Required

• First Aid/CPR/AED within 3 months of hire

Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired

• First Responder