Summer Day Camp Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. A Day Camp Leader provides leadership and guidance for a group of campers, ensuring a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. A Day Camp Leader creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the Day Camp Leader will be responsible for assisting with the planning, development and implementation of program activities

OUR CULTURE:  

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise assigned group of campers, as well as assist in supervision of all program participants.

• Provide opportunities for each camper to lead, problem solve, and make decisions within the program. Provide daily opportunities to reflect and develop awareness of their choices and respond to experiences. 

• Creates an atmosphere that nurtures through purposeful programing. Implements assigned activities and when appropriate plans and leads activities that are developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant and consistent with the Y’s values. 

• Attend all required trainings, staff meetings and in services.

• Follow all policies, procedures and standards established by the YMCA. (e.g. disciplinary, child abuse prevention, emergency procedures, risk management) 

• Ensure health and safety of campers and maintain a safe and clean environment; keep all equipment, supplies and program spaces in good condition.

• Maintain positive relations with campers and other staff, model relationship building skills in all interactions.

• Participate and assist in family and special program activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause

• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community

• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence

• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role

• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Day Camp Leader must possess good communication and organizational skills. A Day Camp Leader must have the ability to maintain control of area even when distracted by noise or activity, and work with a diverse group of people. A Day Camp Leader also must possess:

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date

• Ability to implement age-appropriate/developmentally-appropriate program activities

• Previous experience with diverse populations

• Ability to develop positive relationships with people from different backgrounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

Salary : $10 - $12