What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Staff - Camp Becket position at Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA?
Overview:
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:
Becoming a Program Staff member gives you an opportunity to share something you love to do with others and further develop your skills by teaching them to others. Our mission is to help youth discover their potential through life-changing experiences and relationships. Ensuring our campers learn new skills and helping them develop potentially a life-long passion for a new activity is a big part of helping us meet this goal.
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.
- Planning and leading activities in their program area
- Some members of the program staff will also be responsible for supervising other staff members in program areas. This is a great opportunity to learn leadership skills
- Ensuring that participants are safe and engaged in activities
- Work with other staff members to help campers
- In most cases, program staff members will live in a cabin with a group of campers and help with the overall supervision of the campers in activities but also at meals and in the evenings
- All staff (and campers) play a role in maintaining the camp property and caring for equipment
- Working at camp requires every staff member to cultivate a positive attitude and willingness to help in all areas of the camp experience
- Must be 18 years of age and/or older. Some positions may require staff to be older
- Prior experience with one of our programs or with another camp program is preferred
- First Aid/CPR/Lifeguard Certified preferred but will provide certification to applicants who are available to participate in extended training
- Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before arriving for the start of the season
- Experience and knowledge in an activity that is offered at camps such as swimming, boating, climbing, arts and crafts, ceramics, woodworking, carpentry, nature, living history, outdoor living skills, horseback riding, sports, media, cooking, hiking/trips/camping, target sports, dance, performing arts, or photography. (Please note all activities are not offered in all programs)
- Experience teaching the skill to others
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Contribution
OUR 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.
Salary : $420 - $480
