ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Has a desire to care for, work with and motivate campers and counselors. This includes understanding their needs and placing these needs and the objectives of camp before personal needs.
• Has a desire to live and work with campers.
• Create a climate in the group that will foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA.
• Possess leadership abilities.
• Report immediately to supervisor any evidence of child abuse including physical, mental, emotional and/or neglect.
• Consistently provide friendly, courteous assistance, exceeding customers’ expectations every day, which includes building and maintaining healthy professional relationships with parents, children and staff.
• Support and contribute to a safe, clean environment for staff and customers.
• Is familiar with and carries out emergency procedures, building rules and regulations.
• Is able to plan and lead cabin activities in line with the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility.
• Is able to plan and lead clinics based on assignments
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts, wearing appropriate uniform and name tag, and prepared for all assignments.
• Provide a safe environment and program for all participants.
• Assume responsibility for leadership and guidance to those campers in daily living skills, with special attention to:
  • Person hygiene, safety and manners
  • Camper participation in all camp activities
  • Camper personal growth, self-confidence and independence
  • HAVE FUN!