Part-time job opportunities

Bronx House Day Camp Counselor

Bronx House Summer Day Camp Counselors will be responsible for every day camper supervision. S/he reports to the Camp Director and Unit Leaders. This position runs 7 ½ weeks from June 28, 2012 –August 17, 2012, with 6 schedule training days during June.

 Qualifications

• Experience and/or ability to work with school aged children in a camp environment.
• Understanding of conflict resolution, dedication and mentoring concepts.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong group management skills.
•  Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that age-appropriate activities are implemented for youth, grades K-6 .
• Build positive relationships with youth.
• Encourage youth to actively participate in all available activities; promote respect and team work.
• Prepare campers for Bronx House culminating activities and events/ performances.
• Provide a safe, structured environment for student learning.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Maintain appropriate use of equipment, reporting necessary maintenance and updates regularly to Director.
• Accompany and supervise students on field trips
• Interact with parents and keep open lines of communication to better understand and manage children.
• Report to Unit Leaders.
• Participating in total camp program including, overnights, all-camp events, opening and closing day.

 Please pick up an application and drop off a resume at Bronx House, 990 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461.