What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor, Summer Day Camp - LP position at La Porte County Family YMCA?
Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Team:
- Complimentary Family YMCA Membership: Enjoy unlimited access to the YMCA’s exceptional facilities—fitness centers, classes, pools, and more—at absolutely no cost to you or your family!
- Exclusive Discounts on Programs: Take advantage of special discounts on exciting programs, classes, and activities, all at a fraction of the cost.
- Retirement Plans: Build your future with access to a 403(b) Savings Plan and 401(a) Retirement Plan (after meeting service requirements).
- Flexible Hours: Enjoy the freedom to create a schedule that works best for you and your life.
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POSITION SUMMARY: Provide direct supervision of children attending camp, while ensuring a high-quality experience. Develop and implement new and creative methods to emphasize the importance of the YMCA’s four core values – Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility. Maintain a positive working relationship with campers and parents/guardians.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise (assume total responsibility) a designated group of children.
- Ensure that all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
- Report unsafe conditions immediately to your supervisor or other person of responsibility if your immediate supervisor is not available.
- Follow departmental dress code. No alterations to the dress code are allowed.
- Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Help with other YMCA functions and duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Be familiar with appropriate emergency and safety procedures and proper exits for everyone in the facility.
- Consider volunteering at one YMCA event per calendar year.
- Build relationships with members and building participants.
- Exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
- Lead group activities according to curriculum.
- Support supervisor and director in planning.
- Ensure that camp area is kept clean and safe of hazards.
- Promote good personal relationships with campers, staff and parents.
- Remain constantly alert to the health and safety of campers.
- Showing up for all scheduled dates on time and in proper attire.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 16years of age.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certifications within 30 days of hire.
- Complete West Bend training prior to hire and as required moving forward.
- Previous experience working with school age children preferred.
- Complete annual online and in-person child sexual abuse prevention training.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Swimming
- Running
- Jumping
- Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise campers’ daily activities.