Volunteer- Camp Bright Feathers

Volunteer Service Position: Cabin
Counselor

Reports to: Outdoor Center Director

POSITION
SUMMARY:

The Cabin Counselor
is responsible for supporting the Village Chief in the supervision of campers
in large and small group settings and for living in and leading a cabin with
5-7 campers.

ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:

• Assist the Village
  Chief with the responsibility for the general safety and supervision of campers
  in assigned group.
• Assist YMCA
  Instructors during activity periods.
• Supervise and participate in all assigned
  aspects of the campers’ day which includes but is not limited to: Camper check-in and check-out; meal times;
  activities; and before/after hours duties as assigned.
• Attend and participate in volunteer
  orientation sessions.

COMPETENCIES:

Mission
Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to
serve others and fulfill community needs.

Collaboration:
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and
perceptions.

Operational
Effectiveness: Makes sound judgment, and transfers learning from one situation
to another.

Personal
Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an
openness to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The incumbent
must be 18 years of age or older and have knowledge in the supervision and
safety of children. He/she must possess leadership skills that can assist in
encouraging and motivation campers. The ability to teach songs, games, stories,
sports and other related skills is preferred. Incumbent must show enthusiasm,
dedication, responsibility and maturity.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Ability
   to walk, stand, sit, kneel & bend (including on the floor) for long periods
   of time.
2. Exposure
   to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
3. Must
   be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
4. Must
   be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
5. Visual
   and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to
   act swiftly in an emergency

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

The Cabin Counselor
must maintain a culture of inclusion, integrity, character and life-long
learning within the YMCA that reinforces, encourages, and promotes values of
caring, honesty, respect & responsibility.

Having read
and understood the service description, I accept the position of Cabin Counselor
for YMCA of the Pines' Camp Bright Feathers Program. I agree to fulfill my
responsibilities and will perform as a member of the YMCA volunteer team in a
cooperative, courteous, and outstanding manner.

This service
description is not an expressed or implied contract, and YMCA of the Pines reserves the right to change this service description as necessary.