Seasonal Day Camp Counselor

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Executive Director and Leadership team the Day Camp Counselor works with 8 to 12 campers as their caregiver, role model, mentor and leader. They will earn valuable experience not only as a care giver but as a leader. Counselors develop skills in communication, attention to detail, teamwork, leadership, workplace flexibility, experience in healthcare and overall professionalism. The work of a counselor is to create a fun, safe environment that enriches lives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. To do what is necessary to create a safe and positive experience for others.


2. Guide and direct a camper group in a variety of camp activities


3. Participate in staff training and all staff meetings


4. Be a professional role model for your campers and fellow staff


5. Interpret and supervise safety and health regulations


6. Take responsibility for the hygiene of campers and yourself


7. Maintain professional appearance and decorum


8. Provide quality instruction of assigned activity


9. Assist with inventory and upkeep of activity equipment


10. Assist with set up and take down of activities


11. Assume and active role to incorporate nature, conservation and earth awareness.


12. Ensure your activity program is safe, fun, challenging, and promotes youth development and skill progression.


13. Assist in emergency procedures


14. Assist in opening/closing activities as needed


15. Maintain certifications necessary for employment


16. To be on time and work when scheduled


17. Assume additional responsibilities as directed by camp directors


18. Must be committed to carrying out the purpose of Camp Westwood and the Pawtucket YMCA with the four core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.


19. Ability to serve and respond in a positive, respectful, timely, caring manner to a diverse background of campers

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.