Climbing Wall/Camp Activity Lead- YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir
About The Position
At the Y, we believe children discover themselves through interactions with others and having the freedom to explore. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir immerses children in a community where making friends is natural, exploring new interests is encouraged, and discovering inner strength is guaranteed. YMCA Camp teaches self-reliance, instills a love for nature and the outdoors, and builds character and leadership amidst the fun of campfires, canoeing, archery, friends, zip-lining, paddleboarding, mentorships, ropes course, and so much more. YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir is positively the best way to change a child's life. Our YMCA Camp Horsethief Reservoir is ACA-Accredited. This means that the American Camping Association, the only national accrediting body for camps of all types, has ensured that the YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir meets the accreditation standards for health, safety and risk management. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp's commitment to the well-being of campers and staff. The Climbing Wall/Activity Lead is responsible for assisting with the planning, leading and implementing program experiences for youth in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to live on site with campers during scheduled program times.
- Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
- Previous experience working with children preferably in a camp setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents using the Y voice attributes.
- Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role modeling safe behaviors.
- Implement the established curriculum that achieves the five Cause Measurement goals.
- Resolve camper and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
- Maintain program site equipment and required program records.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
