Office Aide

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Eastsound, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Office Aides provide administrative support in Camp Orkila’s main office and camp store, communicate with and support members and guests, and provide leadership to staff at Camp Orkila on Orcas Island, Washington. They support camp programs, including facilitating camp activities and supervising youth participants as needed. The position is supervised by Assistant Directors and may include driving an employer-provided YMCA vehicle to transport participants. Office Aides are required to live onsite at the seasonal residential camp. This is a full-time, seasonal position. The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. Compensation is $95 per day, increasing for returning staff in the same or equivalent job: $101 per day for a second season, $107 per day for a third season, and $113 per day for four or more seasons. The position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations under Washington State law. The role operates both indoors and outdoors. Physical demands include regularly talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, handling objects, and reaching; and occasionally lifting store or janitorial products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees must be able to participate in rigorous outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, camping, and swimming. Work travel is done by YMCA Authorized Drivers. YMCA membership, free access to mental health resources, and rapidly accruing paid time off available immediately upon hire are offered; some benefits are available only to full-time staff.

Requirements

Current CPR and First Aid certification.
One to two years of experience with children, such as in camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, or coaching.
At least one year of experience leading others as a supervisor or lead.
Demonstrated experience planning and implementing group activities.
Ability to participate in rigorous physical activities in an outdoor setting, including hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
Current Washington State food handlers permit; a paid course is provided as part of training.
Ability to relate to parents or caregivers, campers, and staff professionally.
Must meet YMCA authorized-driver requirements for required client transportation: be at least 21 years old, have held a valid driver’s license for at least three years, pass a drug screen for impairing substances including marijuana, and meet YMCA driving record standards.
Driving record standards include no more than two vehicle-related suspensions or reinstatements and no more than two moving violations or accidents within the last three years; no major violations within the last five years; and no listed permanent-disqualification driving records.
Must live onsite at camp.
All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check.

Nice To Haves

Age 21 or older is strongly preferred.
Previous camp experience.
One or more years of applicable education, training, and/or experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills needed to perform effectively.
Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
Current Wilderness First Aid certification; a paid course is provided as part of training.
Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.
Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned seasonal staff by training, observing, coaching, providing feedback, evaluating, and assisting with problem solving.
Supervise and assist with camper supervision, ensuring campers are accounted for and safe at all times.
Provide leadership and supervision to developing teen leaders placed with the group.
Communicate professionally and courteously with members and guests by email, phone, and in person.
Assist in managing the mail room, camp store, and/or laundry facilities.
Maintain high housekeeping standards in bathrooms, cabins, and the main lodge.
Help keep program equipment in working condition and available.
Help maintain program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
Communicate personal or camper and staff needs to a supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend staff meetings.
Participate in and lead specific areas of staff training.
Maintain relevant American Camping Association standards.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
Ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to organizational abuse risk management standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.