Part Time Weekend Program Staff

YMCA Camp Tecumseh Inc • Brookston, IN

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Weekend Program Staff will work with the Groups & Conferences Director and Associates to provide recreational experiences to a variety of Camp Tecumseh guests (including but not limited to YMCA Parent/Child programs, church retreats/youth groups, Girl Scouts, and Boys Scouts) on weekends during the fall through the spring. Staffed program areas and jobs include: archery, riflery (bolt-action .22 rifles), belaying at climbing walls (both indoor and outdoor), canoeing and kayaking at the lake (April – October), trail rides through the Pine Forest, candle making, and driving the tractor and wagon. Some groups may require additional services such as but not limited to team building facilitation, trading post supervision, meal hosting and songs/skits at campfires.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Arrive at the scheduled work time dressed appropriately.
Work an average of at least 2 weekends per month.
Conduct proper opening and closing procedures of program areas.
Provide great customer service.
Report damaged program equipment (i.e. damaged sleds, arrows, rifles, etc.) to the director on duty.
Direct all inquiries concerning Tecumseh programs to proper staff.
Attend mandatory training dates. (Camp will offer more than one date to fulfill this)
Display sound judgment and a professional attitude.
This is a part-time, seasonal position during the fall and spring. Evening, night, and weekend work will be required as duties demand.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Must be a dependable self-starter that meets strict timelines, has attention to detail, is results oriented and has excellent organizational skills.
• Must be an individual with integrity, and the ability to look at the big picture of Camp Tecumseh’s mission. Must have a passion for working with youth.
• Must have a passion for the outdoors.
• Must be someone who can develop and maintain relationships with those from all walks of life while having an engaging and dynamic manner about them that exudes a warm and positive way of thinking with empathy and compassion towards others.
• Must have excellent communication skills which includes speaking, reading, listening, and writing to collaborate with team members as well as external parties.
• Must be an individual with a growth mindset and always learning mentality that is looking to improve and add to the existing culture of Camp Tecumseh through managing and leading others.
• Must be flexible and adaptable in the presence of unforeseen circumstances with the ability to problem solve.
• Must be able to demonstrate capacity to work independently without close oversight, while also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority internally and externally.
• Must be willing to be trained on tractor, archery, riflery, climbing walls, and horseback riding

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the scheduled work time dressed appropriately.
• Work an average of at least 2 weekends per month.
• Conduct proper opening and closing procedures of program areas.
• Provide great customer service.
• Report damaged program equipment (i.e. damaged sleds, arrows, rifles, etc.) to the director on duty.
• Direct all inquiries concerning Tecumseh programs to proper staff.
• Attend mandatory training dates. (Camp will offer more than one date to fulfill this)
• Display sound judgment and a professional attitude.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees