Summer Camp Staff

YWCA of LubbockLubbock, TX
1d

About The Position

A Summer Camp Staff member helps campers engage in developmentally appropriate activities such as reading, math, sports, swimming, and curriculum while also cultivating an environment for positive relationships with others.

Requirements

  • Learn and support the YWCA mission, vision, and policies to meet the goals of the organization without compromise, serving as a role model for the Lubbock community both in demeanor and in life-style habits.
  • A minimum of a High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • One must maintain first aid and CPR certifications.
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management, research and general administration.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, employees and public.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, copiers, calculators.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Present self professionally in appearance and mannerism at all times.
  • Flexibility to work irregular hours from time to time, including evenings or weekends.
  • Infrequent travel: 0-10 days/year.
  • Pass a criminal history background check and FBI fingerprint check.
  • Ability to relate well with a variety of populations.
  • Ability to communicate directly with parents with professionalism, respect and candidness.
  • Regularly sit, stand, bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, hear, and see.
  • Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Be able to swim and or get in a body of water if needed.

Nice To Haves

  • One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Knows the children in the pod, helps them learn to respect the rights of others, and to understand differences and similarities of the other campers.
  • Guides activities and experiences using group planning.
  • Works with campers to help them determine interests, to learn new skills, and to plan for the best possible camp experience.
  • Supervises unit housekeeping, sanitation, and care of supplies and equipment.
  • Assumes responsibility for health and safety of campers.
  • Keeps records and makes reports as required.
  • Serves as waterfront guard or watcher as qualified and as needed.
  • Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
  • Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care.
  • Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid overstimulation and fatigue.
  • Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing, picking up, and putting away toys and books.
  • Performs related job duties as required.
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