Summer Camp Counselors (Youth Development Professionals)

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that currently supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and Out of School Time programs with a large geographic footprint. Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills and dedication to join our team at the Boys & Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP. Take some of the stress out by lining up your summer job NOW! We’re accepting applications for summer camp youth development professionals. The position starts in mid-June, but if you apply now you’ll be ready to hit the ground running! We may have availability for summer camp youth development professionals to work during winter and spring break as well.    A summer camp counselor shall be at least 17 years of age, and have one of the following: -Experience working with school-age children, totaling 600 hours; -Documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other field of study focused on children, awarded by an accredited college or university; -Documentation that she or he is a certified coach; -Documentation of 5 years of parenting experience; or -Documentation form or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as a group leader in a school-age program on or before the adoption of these rules in 2022. ·Employees who are 19 years of age may be assigned to the senior summer camp program. ·Knowledge of youth development. ·Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems. ·Ability to communicate with parents/guardians. ·Ability to plan and implement quality programs for youth. ·Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment. ·Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in order to meet Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements. ·Occasional travel for meetings/training, etc. may be required. ·May be asked to drive Club van/short bus occasionally. (21 plus years of age only) ·Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or human resources department.

Responsibilities:

Prepare Youth for Success
-Promote and stimulate program participation through the delivery of age-appropriate day-to-day activities in accordance with established program expectations.

-Assist in orientating new members to the Club’s daily scheduling and program expectations (Be Safe, Be Kind, and Take Care).

-Provide guidance, role modeling, and constructive feedback to members to promote development and skill building in program area(s).

-Demonstrate leadership through consistent use of safety and licensing best practices to ensure proper conduct and safety of members.

-Continuously account for the members in their assigned group by name, face, and written attendance.

-Oversee and assist in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining program space and upkeep.

Program Development, Implementation and Supervision
-Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for members.

-Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure Club and child safety, quality programs, and good appearance of the branch/site at all times.

-Ensure that program areas are safe, well-ventilated, and well lit; and that Club equipment is maintained in a good working condition.

-Ensure the evaluation of Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics; verify that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.

-Responsible for documenting any problems or issues that may arise on a day-to-day basis through the use of injury/incident reports.

-Responsible for communicating with child care licensing and DCYF when applicable.

-Must participate in special programs and/or events such as all-staff training days.

-Must participate in staff meetings.

-Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and members.

-Other duties as assigned.

Multiple camp locations are available throughout central and northern New Hampshire. Please visit www.nhyouth.org to view a complete  job listing and to apply.