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Counselor - Outdoor Cooking Specialist - Mill Hollow

3 weeks ago

Salt Lake, Utah, United States YMCA of Northern Utah Full time


Overview

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 Outdoor Cooking Specialist at the YMCA of Northern Utah maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families. This is a seasonal position.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.



Responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains a high quality outdoor cooking curriculum that promotes safety, engagement, connection and creativity with all age groups camp serves.
  • Responsible for working with a cabin group of youth ensuring their physical and emotional safety is secured for the duration of the camp session while making every effort to progress each camper's development by maintaining a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.
  • Cooking tasty/nutritious food over an open fire that is safe for consumption using primitive cooking techniques   
  • Provide camp leadership with an inventory list for program supplies needed for the curriculum that fall within budget limits prior to summer, including food and equipment checks weekly.
  • Coordinate food supplies needed for cooking program with Kitchen Manager on Wednesday of each week
  • Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
  • Nurtures youth through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y's values.
  • Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
  • Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child's needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
  • Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
  • Work alongside entire camp staff to clean the facility after each week of program ends, tend to cleanliness of facility as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

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

  • Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.
  • Ability to work in excess of a 40-hour week with irregular work hours.
  • Staff are expected to live on site during the work week (Sunday-Friday). Staff can expect to work long hours, with 1-hour minimum break time during full workdays.
  • Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the ground) for long periods of time.
  • Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
  • Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
  • May be exposed to adverse outdoor weather conditions and air quality at elevations 8,000-10,000 ft
  • Ability to respond appropriately and effectively to emergency situations such as but not limited to fire evacuations, severe weather, or a missing camper.


Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
  • Food handlers permit
  • Meets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.
  • CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required; will be provided in training if candidate does not have current certification
  • Previous experience in the area of outdoor cooking preferred.
  • Previous experience working with diverse populations.
  • Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
  • Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).


Benefits

Staff working 15 hours+ per week:

  • 100% off Childcare programming*
  • Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
  • Professional Development Assistance 

Staff working less than 15 hours per week: 

  • 50% off Childcare programming*
  • Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options
  • Professional Development Assistance 

*Limitations and restrictions apply to some programs. 

OUR YMCA 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.



Posted Salary Range

USD $ USD $445.00 /Wk.