LIT/CIT Director

General Functions

In accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA, this summer position involves assistance with the care of summer campers and staff ensuring their safety, well-being, happiness, growth and development. The LIT/CIT Director lives in a cabin with teenage campers ages 15-16 years old who assure camper's needs are taken care of. The LIT/CIT Director is the primary staff member working with the LIT/CIT campers and is responsible for supporting staff, upholding and enforcing all policies and procedures, planning activities, gathering supplies, leading activities, building a positive staff culture and being present as a mentor and leader for LIT/CIT campers. This position will service learning and coordinate meals.

Know How:

• Belief in the YMCA Mission and sets an example of high moral standards, Christian character and values.
• An attitude of teamwork and enthusiasm of service to others.
• Have 2 years of prior experience with children ages in camping or related youth work.
• Prior experience as a peer leader or supervisor.
• Physical ability to cover entire campgrounds and participate in all camp activities.
• Ability to positively work with staff from different backgrounds.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Know all Camp Cosby and YMCA of Greater Birmingham policies and procedures, adhere to these policies and assure all staff adhere to these policies.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certifications.
  Must be 18 years of age or older

Principle Activities:

• Lead assigned sessions during staff training.
• Support all staff at camp and know how to inspire them to be great leaders with our campers.
• Be responsible for the safety, health, welfare and happiness of each staff member and campers in the LIT/CIT program and at your accountability areas.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Schedule LIT/CIT activities and leadership activities along with assuring that your LIT/CIT campers design their daily schedule to our specific curriculum for the programs.
• Assure ACA, Department of Health and YMCA of Greater Birmingham standards are followed in all areas of camp.
• Supervise and support during activity period, communicate LIT/CIT Director needs with Activities Director and lead activities as needed in supporting LIT/CIT campers shadowing activities.
• Assure all activity equipment is properly cared for, returned where it belongs and reported to the Activities Director if replacement is needed.
• Assure that you never leave a group unsupervised.
• Adhere to schedules and planned activities of the camp.
• Support the decision of camp leaders and work in unison with the Program Coordinator and Activities Director to assure a safe and excellent camp program.
• Be available when a counselor needs assistance or asks for help to manage camper behavior and disciplinary needs. Record all matters and assure proper documentation is turned into Program Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Notify the Program Coordinator of all incidents, behavior concerns and discipline problems.
• Participate with campers at Morning Watch and include a devotion and our pledge of allegiance.
• Assure that your LIT/CIT campers are on time for all meetings, activities, meals.
• During check in and check out days greet parents, assure campers are comfortable, maintain order and assure all cabins have cabin/group activities planned for downtime.
• Assure all camper items are claimed to the right owner minimizing lost and found.
• Create an environment that cares for staff and campers socially, emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually.
  Write and facilitate evaluations of your LIT/CIT campers with the assistance of the Program Coordinator and Activities Director.

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens
• Attend required abuse risk management training annually
• Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Effects on End Result

The effectiveness of this position can be measured by the LIT/CIT Director who shows an aptitude to lead in an attitude of enthusiasm of service to others providing a safe and engaging program that builds a positive image of Camp Cosby and the YMCA. This position's effectiveness is measured in staff and camper safety, enjoyment and desire to return to YMCA Camp Cosby.