Summer Camp Counselor - Southeast Family YMCA

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Communicate and promote the YMCA mission, goals and objectives to employees, volunteers and the community at large.
• Promote a safe and positive atmosphere during scheduled working hours.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Identifies problem areas to ensure the safety of participants and keep all work areas clean and presentable.
• Plan and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Work as a staff team member with all School Age staff.
• Ensure that all School Age Program areas, equipment and supplies are maintained in an orderly and safe manner.
• Provide quality experience for the children in the School Age Programs.
• Adhere to schedules and planned activities.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and special activities that are YMCA functions.
• Complete daily record keeping requirements such as attendance, check in/out system, help administer swim test, and watch children in the pool area.
• Communicate positively with campers.
• Work with the appropriate YMCA Director to plan structured activities.
• Arrive to work as scheduled wearing staff shirt.
• Notify supervisor of all incidents immediately, and discipline problems as needed.
• Responsible for any other duties as assigned by the Family Services Director.

EXPERIENCE/PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Willingness to carry out the mission of the YMCA and its programs.
• Ability to see that all business and safety records and procedures set up by the corporation are completed accurately within the defined time schedule.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain all personal certifications needed to serve in this position.
• Ability to interpret, as well as, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Computer experience in a Windows environment and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and utilize other software programs.
• Work to continue personal competency through education, outside literature, seminars, etc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

• At least 16 years of age.
• Child Abuse Training prior to working with children.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire.
• Experience working with children ages 5-14 years old.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Able to work as a team leader and builder/member.
• Has a leadership presence in all situations.
• Able to work with diverse populations.
• Professional appearance and behavior.
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Able to research, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive attitude.
• Adhere to drug free/tobacco free workplace policy.
• Desire to work in a YMCA setting in accordance with the YMCA mission.