Summer Camp Inclusion Specialist

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Longbranch, WA

88d • $95 - $113

About The Position

Resident Camp Inclusion Specialists provide direct support to campers who need extra support while at Camp Coleman in Longbranch, WA. They are responsible for supporting Mental, Emotional and Social Health needs, with the aim of helping everyone to feel safe, happy, and comfortable while ensuring the supervision and safety of campers at all times.

Requirements

• 18 years old or older.
• 1-2 years of experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, coaching.
• Previous camp experience preferred.
• 1+ years of experience leading others as a supervisor or lead.
• Work or life experience or education in social work, mental health counseling or related fields is preferred.
• Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.

Nice To Haves

• Current state approved first aid certification.
• Current state approved CPR certification.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current Wilderness First Responder strongly preferred.
• Documented knowledge of challenge courses and current safety standards and practices.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists with specific camper supervision.
• Ensures that all staff are accounting for campers and safety at all times, especially campers who need extra support.
• Works closely with unit directors, medical team staff, and cabin counselors providing resources, suggestions, and direct support for campers who need extra attention due to behavior, health (mental and physical), or life circumstance.
• Communicates directly with parents, guardians, or case workers pro- and re-actively to gain tips for working with specific campers and to give updates on the campers' experience.
• Assists as a member of the leadership team with plans, schedules, and facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate and which promote camper skill and character development.
• Organizes, leads, and assists with facilitation of all-camp special events.
• Provides leadership and supervision to any developing teen leaders placed with the group.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness standards.
• Takes special note of individual camper/staff health needs or concerns on a daily basis.
• Shares cleaning duties with fellow staff.
• Communicates personal or camper/staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintains equipment in sound and safe order.
• Attends directors meeting and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and corrective action situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees