YMCA Summer Day Camp Counselor

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA INC•Evansville, IN

8d•$10 - $12

About The Position

Under the direction of the Day Camp Site Director and the guidance of the Child Care Coordinator, the Day Camp Counselor will be responsible for the supervision of a group of children between the ages of 4 and 12. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers. - Complete required abuse risk management training. - Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers. - Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. - Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. - Implementation of the daily program for children at site. - Promote YMCA Character Values. - Supervise activity areas. - Maintain an attitude of professionalism and loyalty. Refrain from talking about children to other parents and other children. - Treat children and adults with dignity and respect. - Talk to parents on a daily basis. - Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures appropriate for the individual site (as provided by emergency authorities) to ensure the safety of the child. - Help preserve the quality condition of all supplies, equipment and materials. - Attend staff meetings and training programs as prescribed by the Child Care Coordinator. - Under no circumstances should corporal punishment be used (i.e. hitting, spanking, slapping, grabbing etc.). - Must maintain active involvement in the daily activities of the camp (e.g. swim on swimming trips; skate on skating trips; etc.) and interact with all campers, especially those within the group under his/her care.

Requirements

Camp Counselors should be at least 16.
CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen and Bloodborne Pathogen training required within 60 days of employment.
Child Abuse Prevention training required before/on first day of working with consumers.
New Employee Orientation.
Adhere to YMCA policies and procedures.
Should have a warm, friendly, and open personality.
Must be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others. Must be fair to all.
Should be able to relate well to children and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with program goals.
Must be willing and able to communicate with parents and facility officials.
Must be skilled in conflict resolution.
Must have general knowledge of the YMCA’s mission and be able to convey it to the community.

Responsibilities

Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
Complete required abuse risk management training.
Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Implementation of the daily program for children at site.
Promote YMCA Character Values.
Supervise activity areas.
Maintain an attitude of professionalism and loyalty. Refrain from talking about children to other parents and other children.
Treat children and adults with dignity and respect.
Talk to parents on a daily basis.
Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures appropriate for the individual site (as provided by emergency authorities) to ensure the safety of the child.
Help preserve the quality condition of all supplies, equipment and materials.
Attend staff meetings and training programs as prescribed by the Child Care Coordinator.
Under no circumstances should corporal punishment be used (i.e. hitting, spanking, slapping, grabbing etc.).
Must maintain active involvement in the daily activities of the camp (e.g. swim on swimming trips; skate on skating trips; etc.) and interact with all campers, especially those within the group under his/her care.