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- Required to Participate in Aquatics Activities (Including Swimming, or Deck Supervision).
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- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time (including outside and in the pool)
- Appreciate diversity and practice inclusion
- Ability to attend required training and be available for a variable schedule, usually between 6:45 am and 6:00 pm, as well as event coverage on select nights and weekends
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Description
Job DetailsJob Location
Wilkes Family YMCA - Wilkesboro, NC
Position Type
Seasonal
Salary Range
$ $11.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Variable
Description
Apply by August 31, 2024
ROLE STATEMENT:
Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. Counselors are responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out daily activities related to weekly themes that fulfill the mission of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina and our Summer Day Camp. Counselors exemplify and foster our core values of honesty, caring, respect, responsibility and faith which promote healthy youth development through strengthening campers' spirit, mind, and body.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Professional role models wanted Be a part of #SuperSummer team this summer season. You will be tasked with helping kids have the best summer of their lives in a safe environment. In the process, you'll gain job skills, a fun work environment, and the personal satisfaction of knowing you are shaping the future.
As a counselor in our Summer Day Camp for grades K-8, you will help campers make new friends; keep them safe both physically and mentally; build positive relationships with their families; lead large and small group games; teach reading lessons, STEM, and character development; sing songs; swim; encourage personal fitness, and lead devotions. Occasional extended and/or non-traditional hours and/or other duties may be required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Qualifications
