This isn't just any job; it's your chance to be a hero in the lives of our 89er campers age 12 - 14 and their cabin counselors. You'll be the go-to person for support, teamwork, and leadership, all while having a blast in a positive, nurturing environment.
Requirements
- Plans, organizes, and executes age group activities
- Assists with camper check-in and check-out
- Assists in supervision of campers and oversees the success the program
- When required, stays in a cabin overnight with campers
- Ensures that campers are taught skills and, when required, teaches activities.
- Encourages growth in spirit, mind, and body and positive character development in all campers and staff
- Ensures the safety, health, and inclusion of all campers
- Oversees the maintenance and cleanliness of cabins for campers and staff
- Plans and implements program activities that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
- Dedication to job, camp participants and the YMCA cause.
- Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Effectively communicates the camp rules, procedures, and schedule to campers, acting as a role model for campers and staff
- Effectively communicates with parents in a professional manner when needed
- Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff.
- Supervision during swim time; staff are required to supervise both in and out of the water.
- Maintain appearance of camp through cleanliness and set-up, with a 'It's My Camp' attitude
- Servant leader in doing what they can to help the overall success of camp
- Have fun!
- Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies: Values- Models and teaches the Y's values.
- Inclusion- Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.
- Relationships- Builds relationships to create small communities.
- Communication- Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.
- Developing Others- Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
- Quality Results- Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
- Project Management- Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.
Benefits
- Starting pay $400.00 per week
- Additional compensation for specialized certifications (ie Lifeguards, Ropes, and more)
- Housing is provided for the summer.
- Camp Shirts are provided.
- Meals are provided.
- All training certification cost and time are paid for.
- Free laundry facilities.
