Camp Counselor I
2 weeks ago
Job Location
Hammond Family YMCA - Hammond, IN
Position Type
Seasonal
Description
Join our team as a Camp Counselor Inspire youth while leading outdoor games, crafts, and team-building activities. Foster creativity and inclusivity in a safe, engaging environment. Must be 16+ with a passion for mentoring and adventure. Seasonal position with growth opportunities. Apply today to make a difference
POSITION SUMMARY: This seasonal position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. Under the direction of the Youth & Family Director the Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe camp experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supports plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
- Strong desire to care for, work with and motivate children and parents.
- Supervises a group of children in structured and unstructured activities.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Ensure all children are signed in/out with time of drop off/pick up, reviewing IDs with pick up list.
- Ensure leave no trace principles are enforced.
- Maintain required program records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation and online trainings required.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Minimum age 16 years of age.
- Six months or more of related experience is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT:
- Know and model the Crossroads YMCA staff pledge to ensure participants have a legendary experience.
- Acquaint and recommend members to participate in a variety of YMCA programs.
- Develop professional relationships that promote the building of small communities.
- Support our YMCA annual campaign by inviting members to participate.
- Build an environment in which valuing diversity and inclusion is encouraged.
- Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
- Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
- Subject to outdoor weather conditions.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
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