Camp Counselor NW - NW YMCA , Bloomington, IN, US
21 hours ago
Job description
JOB IDENTIFICATION:
Job Title: Day Camp Counselor
FLSA Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Youth and Family Program Coordinator
Hourly Rate: $13.00
Location: Southeast Y or Northwest Y
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Camp Counselor's main task is to be a role model for campers. As a leader, the counselor is responsible for promoting friendship, fun, and rewarding experiences for campers in a safe, positive environment. Staff are expected to be flexible, as there may be times that they need to move between different age groups. Staff flexibility is a must.
Camp Counselors are needed for multiple age groups.
- Preschool: This is for working with children ages 3-5.
- Elementary: This is for working with children ages 6-8.
- Upper Elementary/Teen: This is for working with children ages 9-13.
Camp hours are 8:30 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday. In addition, most staff will be required to work a minimum of one shift of AM or PM Extended Day per week:
- AM Extended Day hours: 7:15am-8:45 am
- PM Extended Day hours: 3:15pm-6:00 pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Able to communicate effectively with campers, parents, and camp staff.
- Personable and positive in your approach to learning and fun.
- Understand character development as chief mission of YMCA and personally exhibits a commitment to this goal in all YMCA operations.
- Cooperate with fellow counselors.
- Able to follow directives of Camp Leadership Team.
- Attend all training sessions prior to camp and all meetings scheduled thereafter.
- Participate in planning and preparation of each week's activities.
- Prepare for the day's events ahead of time and have all materials ready prior to 8:45 am.
- Arrive at check-in no later than 8:45 am. Be available for questions, helping out with reluctant children, or be at your assigned post.
- Know and follow all YMCA emergency procedures.
- Know how many campers are present at all times. Count campers at each change of activity: beginning, ending, and once in between.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum age of 16.
- Support YMCA mission and exemplify high personal character development.
- Strong oral and written communication skills including listening first and relationship-building skills.
- Leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- A good understanding of risk management and safety in the workplace.
- Self-motivated and service-minded attitude.
- Staff must be available for the duration of Summer Camp, May 26 through August 4, with a maximum of 5 vacation days allowed.
- Must change into swimming attire and swim with camp group each day.
- Staff must also complete First Aid, CPR, BBP, Child Abuse Prevention, and Universal Precautions training before camp begins on May 27. Please note these training programs are provided.
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:
The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
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