Camp Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director, a Summer Camp Counselor for the YMCA of Coastal Carolina provides direction and supervision of all group activities while implementing best practices. Counselors provide a fun, engaging, and quality experience to children, with intentional focus on YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, while putting the quality and safety of our program at the upmost of importance.

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:

1. Models the YMCA Mission and Values daily.
2. Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and or consistent with the Y’s values.
3. Supervises the children and all activities while maintaining appropriate child to staff ratios.
4. Builds personal and meaningful relationships with participants; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
5. Always engages fully with all children.
6. Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
7. Maintain program site and equipment.
8. Wear provided staff shirt and name tag while working.
9. Maintain required program records. i.e. sign in/sign out rosters.
10. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
11. Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
12. Ability to clean and organize within the daily operations of the program.
13. Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age is 16 years old.
• Previous experience working with children in a camp setting preferred.
• Superb leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work all weeks and attend all trainings with limited vacation or days off.
• Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Embraces new approaches and discover ideas to create a better member experience.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and assigned Redwoods trainings completed prior to first day of camp.
• Child Abuse Prevention supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members, or guests to your supervisor.
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor completing all child abuse prevention training as required.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.
• Run, jump, lift, carry, push, as well as any other physical actions that are needed.
• Remain alert with no lapses in consciousness.
• Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across long distances.
• Maintain a safe and clean facility.
• Handle conflict resolution with ease and in a positive manner.