Counselor, Day Camp-School's Day Out

3 weeks ago


Michigan City, United States La Porte County Family YMCA Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide direct supervision of children attending camp, while ensuring a high-quality experience. Develop and implement new and creative methods to emphasize the importance of the YMCA’s four core values – Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility. Maintain a positive working relationship with campers and parents/guardians.

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:

  • Supervise (assume total responsibility) a designated group of children.
  • Ensure that all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately to your supervisor or other person of responsibility if your immediate supervisor is not available.
  • Follow departmental dress code. No alterations to the dress code are allowed.
  • Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Help with other YMCA functions and duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Be familiar with appropriate emergency and safety procedures and proper exits for everyone in the facility.
  • Consider volunteering at one YMCA event per calendar year.
  • Build relationships with members and building participants.
  • Exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
  • Lead group activities according to curriculum.
  • Support supervisor and director in planning.
  • Ensure that camp area is kept clean and safe of hazards.
  • Promote good personal relationships with campers, staff and parents.
  • Remain constantly alert to the health and safety of campers.
  • Showing up for all scheduled dates on time and in proper attire

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 16years of age.
  • CPR/First Aid/AED certifications within 30 days of hire.
  • Complete West Bend training prior to hire and as required moving forward.
  • Previous experience working with school age children preferred.
  • Complete annual online and in-person child sexual abuse prevention training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Swimming
  • Running
  • Jumping
  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise campers’ daily activities.


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