Summer Camp Counselor - Camp Oakes

Position Summary:

Responsible for delivering excellent and safe service to all camp participants.

Essential Functions:

1. Supervise participants in the summer camp programs.

2. Notifies immediate supervisor of all incidents and when supplies are low and needed.

3. Assist / responsible for all cabin activities as assigned.

4. Inspect activity areas, ensure no hazards are present and set boundaries and the safety and well being of the participants. 5. Ensures that respect for the backgrounds, and needs of all participant and staff are integrated into both program planning and implementation.6. Maintain positive role model and attitude.

7. Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.

8. Maintain open lines of communication with Branch Directors, Lease Group Leaders, participant, staff and supervisor.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age.

2. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

3. CPR/First Aid certification required.

4. CIT or LIT training completion recommended or 6 months -1 year experience working with children and in residential camp environment preferred.

5. Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.

6. Outgoing personality with strong verbal communication skills

7. Must pass criminal background check including fingerprints

8. Complete a health exam to include Negative TB test and Negative Drug Test Screening

9. Complete all required online training(s).

Working Conditions:

Environmental Factors: Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. kitchen and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Seasonal/Temporary

Pay: $650.00 per week