Fun City Summer Program Counselor 2024

2 weeks ago

Springfield, United States YMCA of Greater Springfield Full time

Essential Functions:

This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will:

  • Uphold and follow all values, practices, and policies of the YMCA of Greater Springfield.
  • Adhere to, and act in accordance, with all camp policies particularly as they relate to safety.
  • Adhere to, and act in accordance with, the requirements of the local Department of Health and all other Massachusetts laws governing our summer camp programs.
  • Work closely with Camp Directors and Head Counselors to ensure a safe, clean, and enjoyable camp environment.
  • Complete assigned landscaping, grounds-keeping, and cleaning as assigned by Facilities or Camp leadership.
  • Must represent the YMCA in a professional manner and promote a positive and cheerful environment during each work shift.
  • Occasional weekend and late-night shifts may be required.
  • This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs.
Qualifications:
  • Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
  • Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to follow sound judgment calls in a fast-paced, participant-focused environment.
  • Must be able to role-model positive behaviors.
  • Must be able to work in a high-value, and potentially high-stress, environment.
  • An ability to work with a diverse population.
  • Exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Excellent relationship building skills.
Leadership Competencies:

While each of our leadership competencies plays a role in the success of our staff members, for this role we will be paying special attention to the areas of:

Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.
  • Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
  • Decision Making - Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
  • Emotional Intelligence - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, as well as how they impact relationships.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:
  • Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time
    Move around the work environment independently;
  • Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart-phone.
  • Push, pull, or lift to 25 pounds for short periods of time.
  • The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate but may vary based on a number of external factors.


Please note that all offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background check, reference check, and new hire packet. In roles where driving is required as an essential function, a driver history check must also be successfully completed.

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