Ryan Christopher
Waltham,MA
Summary
Energetic Camp Counselor offering 6 years of of hands-on experience guiding, supervising and overseeing campers engaged in camp activities. Well-versed in planning age-appropriate activities and leading and supporting campers. Responsible and mature individual with strong grasp of emergency procedures paired with first aid and CPR certification. Seasoned Camp Counselor with experience in leading, supervising, and mentoring diverse groups of campers. Possess strong skills in activity planning, problem-solving, and communication offering a harmonious camping environment. In previous roles, significantly improved camper satisfaction through innovative programs and initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
YMCA Of Greater Boston
Waltham, MA
05.2023 - Current
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Provided support in the recruitment and training of new staff members.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Collected data on student absences at regular intervals in order to analyze trends in absenteeism.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Communicated with parents and members of public with patient demeanor.
Archery Instructor
Waltham YMCA
Waltham, MA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered group lectures and hands-on demonstrations to instruct students.
- Planned classes focusing on instruction, demonstration and work time.
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
- Monitored student performance and offered feedback to support goal achievement.
Out of School Time Counsleor
Waltham YMCA
Waltham, MA
05.2019 - Current
- Cared for Students in an after school setting within the elementary school
- Supervised homework time and offered assistance to students with assignments as needed.
- Facilitated age appropriate games and activities.
- Managed check out process to ensure students are released to only authorized adults.
Camp Counselor
Waltham YMCA
Waltham, MA
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Enforced COVID-19 safety procedures and protocols before, during and post-camp to enhance wellness.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors.
- Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Welcomed participants and directed to assigned areas.
- Completed and maintained time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
- Monitored activities matched to individual and group abilities to keep campers safe.
- Conferred with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
Summer Camp Counselor
Reagle Music Theatre
Waltham, MA
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Supervised campers during theatre camp show production.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Planned various indoor activities during periods of inclement weather to promote camper satisfaction.
- Completed and maintained time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Documented attendance and checked on late campers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Hofstra University
Hempstead NY05-2025
High School Diploma -
Waltham High School
WalthamSkills
- Enforcing Rules
- Planning and Scheduling
- Relationship Building
- Positive Reinforcement
- Problem resolution
- Program and activity planning
- Group leadership
- Child development
- Group activity implementation
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Outdoor skills
Timeline
Assistant Director
YMCA Of Greater Boston
05.2023 - Current
Archery Instructor
Waltham YMCA
07.2022 - 08.2022
Camp Counselor
Waltham YMCA
07.2019 - 06.2022
Out of School Time Counsleor
Waltham YMCA
05.2019 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
Reagle Music Theatre
06.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Hofstra University
High School Diploma -
Waltham High School
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