CENTRAL COAST YMCA

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Camp Site Coordinator

EXEMPT: No SCHEDULE: Part-time - seasonal

REPORTS TO: Program Director DATE: May 2020

SUMMARY

Works closely with the Program Director to implement a fun, stimulating camp experience which results in personal growth and improved group work skills for the counselors, campers. Duties include the supervision and guidance of counselors and campers assigned, while facilitating and participating in camp-approved activities. This is a seasonal, part-time job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day Camp Activities and Involvement:

· Works within the plan set by the Program Director to plan, implement, supervise, lead, facilitate and/or participate with enthusiasm in camp activities, such as sports, games, music, social recreation, skits and hobbies.

· Provides leadership and direction for a safe, supervised atmosphere in a drug, alcohol, sexual, smoke and profanity-free environment.

· Engages and interacts with counselors and campers continually during scheduled shifts (this includes helping kids change, sitting with them on the bus, helping them pack, and playing, swimming, singing and talking with them).

· Supervises all counselors and campers assigned which includes maintaining accurate records on all campers and counselors.

· Forms camper groups weekly and assigns counselors to groups. Keeps camper/staff ratio between 10:1 and 14:1 at all times.

· Is aware of physical condition of each camper; administers all medication and first aid as needed.

· Makes location of assigned group known to the Program Director at all times, including any changes in agreed-upon plans. Creates and distributes weekly calendar to keep parents informed.

· Sets appropriate physical and behavioral limits on behavior of counselors and campers. Effectively deals with negative camper behavior without physical or abusive verbal punishment. If such behavior continues, monitors and records such behavior. Immediately reports any consistent or extreme behavior problems to the Program Director for proper handling.

· Communicates with parents of campers over behavioral and logistical issues.

· Purchases supplies and maintains accurate records of all money spent. Ensures that counselors have materials, supplies and training needed to be successful including first aid supplies, blank incident and accident report forms and emergency phone numbers for all campers.

· Serves as a positive role model and provides, by example and leadership, motivation and direction to all Central Coast YMCA campers.

General:

· Attends all day camp training and staff meetings.

· Arrives on time for scheduled work shifts and performs work duties the entire shift.

· Refers anything that appears out of the ordinary to the Program Director.

· Reports all accidents to Program Director, without exception.

· Follows all Central Coast YMCA and branch policies and procedures.

· Acts in a safe and acceptable manner, follows established safety procedures, uses appropriate safeguards, and observes common sense rules of safety in all on-the-job activities. Ensures coworkers and campers do the same.

· Conducts self in a manner that reflects credit on the Central Coast YMCA and encourages others to do the same.

· Embraces the asset-building approach to healthy youth development and incorporates asset development into all aspects of their work.

· Helps to set-up and clean-up camp for projects, activities and meals as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one year to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Demonstrated ability to lead, facilitate and participate in engaging activities with children 4-14 years old.

· Two or more years experience in related recreation, leisure services or related field with emphasis on programs for youth, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, skills and abilities.

Language Skills:

· Ability to effectively present information to management, coworkers and campers.

Mathematical Skills:

· Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.

Reasoning Ability:

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills, Requirements, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

· At least 21 years of age or have 2 years experience working with groups of children.

· Ability and willingness to work as a team.

· Enthusiastic, dependable and a sense of humor.

· Willing to follow directions and take initiative.

· Understanding of the YMCA missionand a willingness to demonstrate the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in interactions with campers, staff and parents of campers.

· Even-tempered and able to adjust tasks in accordance with changing priorities.

· Interest in and ability to interact with, and have positive impacts upon campers.

· Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

· Background check as requested.

· Wears YMCA shirt/uniform.

· A neat, clean appearance. Other than the conservative use of earrings, no visible body piercings are acceptable (pierced tongues are not allowed).

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 talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Also required to climb, push and pull. The employee is regularly required to get in water and occasionally may be required to swim.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Assistance is required above this amount. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person