Counselor, Summer Day Camp - MC
About The Position
Provide direct supervision of children attending camp, while ensuring a high-quality experience. Develop and implement new and creative methods to emphasize the importance of the YMCA’s four core values – Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility. Maintain a positive working relationship with campers and parents/guardians. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Requirements
- At least 16years of age.
- CPR/First Aid/AED certifications within 30 days of hire.
- Complete West Bend training prior to hire and as required moving forward.
- Complete annual online and in-person child sexual abuse prevention training.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with school age children preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise (assume total responsibility) a designated group of children.
- Ensure that all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
- Report unsafe conditions immediately to your supervisor or other person of responsibility if your immediate supervisor is not available.
- Follow departmental dress code. No alterations to the dress code are allowed.
- Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
- Help with other YMCA functions and duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Be familiar with appropriate emergency and safety procedures and proper exits for everyone in the facility.
- Consider volunteering at one YMCA event per calendar year.
- Build relationships with members and building participants.
- Exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
- Lead group activities according to curriculum.
- Support supervisor and director in planning.
- Ensure that camp area is kept clean and safe of hazards.
- Promote good personal relationships with campers, staff and parents.
- Remain constantly alert to the health and safety of campers.
- Showing up for all scheduled dates on time and in proper attire
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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