Camp Wakonda Program Staff

2 months ago

Ash Grove, United States Ozarks Regional YMCA Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Program Staff at Ozarks Regional YMCA ensures that seasonal camping programs meet community needs by implementing existing program activities.

The incumbent must demonstrate our four core values: Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility.

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. Assist in implementation of Outdoor Education, Youth Committee, and Weekend Camp Programs
  2. Participate in Outdoor Education training.
  3. Facilitate classes and follow curriculum when working with visiting school groups.
  4. Run climbing wall and low ropes programs for visiting groups and schools.
  5. Run lakefront activities such as boating and fishing
  6. Predict, prevent, identify and respond to safety issues.
  7. Communicate with all guests in a mature, responsible fashion.
  8. Assist in program development and advancement.
  9. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  10. Participate in daily cleaning of program buildings as assigned.
  11. Work in other departments or program areas as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Two years of working in an overnight camping setting preferred
  2. Must be 18 years old with high school diploma or equivalent.
  3. Must be available throughout the fall semester (September 1st-November 1st)
  4. Must be able to align with and demonstrate the YMCA four core values on a consistent basis
  5. CPR Pro & First Aid Certification required within first 30 days (training can be provided)
  6. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
  7. Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities safely.
  2. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
  3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  5. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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