Summer Day Camp Counselor at Southeast YMCA

YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Youth Development Counselor will provide direct supervision to a group of children during Summer Day Camp. You will create positive and nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with the parents/caregivers. As the Counselor you will promote and support the potential of all youth in programs and facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience. The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is committed to child abuse prevention. We have a zero tolerance policy for abuse and will report all suspected and/or allegations of abuse to state and federal law. We expect all employees to support this commitment by reporting any suspicious behaviors and violations of policy and procedures, following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe, and completing all required child abuse prevention training. We also expect employees to report any items that may present a health and safety hazard to staff, members, or guests.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum age of 18
Minimum of six months of full time or equivalent part time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children leading group activities at a minimum of 460 hours.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen, First Aid certified (training available upon hiring)
Complete Redwoods: Hazardous Communications (yearly), Sexual Harassment Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens (yearly), Child Sexual Abuse Prevention (yearly), and Behavior Management 101
Complete and maintain ALL licensing required forms, training, and background check requirements.
Maintain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer every 2 years; skills every year
Maintain First Aid and Administering Emergency Oxygen every 2 years
Responsible for staying compliant with ALL state licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision to a group of children during Summer Day Camp.
Create positive and nurturing relationships with children.
Build cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers.
Promote and support the potential of all youth in programs.
Facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.
Provide a safe, nurturing, yet fun environment for children.
Supervise, facilitate, and engage with participants during all large and small group activities and in ALL program areas.
Treat all children with dignity and respect and allow for individual differences.
Provide an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child.
Implement a curriculum that is age appropriate and helps a child reach their full potential in each area of development.
Be familiar with and adhere to the program’s policies, health and safety regulations, emergency procedures and be ready to implement if necessary.
Maintain State licensing and YMCA Associations Standards and Minimum guidelines.
Demonstrate proper care and storage of equipment and supplies as well as program space.
Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, and children.
Assist in responding to all accidents and incidents with your program.
Supervise all program areas including gyms and playgrounds.
Complete routine and required forms to include, but not limited to: attendance records, observation records, incident and injury reports.
Prepare snacks or meals as assigned.
May be required to work hours outside of normal work schedule for trainings, extended program hours, parent nights, or association events.
Provide leadership, guidance, and respect to your fellow peers.
Model good character and hygiene habits.
Act as a substitute when requested at other Youth Development Program locations.
Independently leads and supervises children in group activities throughout the entire camp day.
Primary Responder for all accidents and incidents with your group or any in vicinity.
Complete routine attendance checks for your group at regular intervals during the day.
Creatively engages children during transition/down times.
Maintain proper supervision and safety procedures of all participants in care in various areas to include program areas, aquatics areas, outdoor locations, and shared public spaces.