Met High School Camp Counselor - Warwick, United States - YMCA of Greater Providence

YMCA of Greater Providence

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Warwick, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
If you disagree, propose a solution.
Be accountable for results.
A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.

WELCOME MET High School students

BENEFITS OF WORKING at GPYMCA
Free YMCA membership

Paid training, including CPR & First Aid Certification
Competitive pay
We are hiring for the following positions**
Summer Camp Counselor

At one of our 4 camp in Barrington, Kent County, South County and Newman branches. Counselors work Monday through Friday; 8 hours shifts between the hours of 7am and 5:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervise and be actively engaged with assigned group of campers. Ensure that all campers are always accounted for and safe.

Lead age-appropriate group activities with campers, including both small and large group activities (i.e., sign-in, out/circle time/community time/enrichment activities/asset development/games & crafts).

Continually promote the values of inclusion and equity among all participants.

Arrive prepared for your scheduled shift, with staff shirt, nametag and first aid kit. Be prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of program participants with no distractions.

Maintain the necessary records involving attendance and sign-in and sign-out sheets. When releasing child(ren), ensure that the proper release procedures are followed, and appropriate identification is shown.

Ensure and promote the health and safety of all children through proactive measures including role modeling. This may include the use of sunscreen, active hydration, avoidance of environmental hazards.

Care for and help with maintenance of equipment and camp appearance. Includes daily clean-up of activities and site, as well as scheduled site maintenance.

Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports. Follow procedure for use of first aid kit.

Actively participate in pre-camp training.

Engage in behavior conducive to team building with other staff. Open communication, encouragement, support and tolerance for each other are all essential.

Other duties as assigned.

Act as a professional role model. Maintain good public relations with parents. Understand that you represent the YMCA and maintain a positive disposition, demeanor and attire.