What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Specialty Counselor I Job at Crossroads YMCA in Crown Point position at Crossroads YMCA?
Job Details
Job Location
Triangle Hills - Crown Point, IN
Position Type
Part Time
Description
Join the Crossroads YMCA as a Specialty Counselor I at Camp Triangle Hills where you will make a positive impact by delivering engaging programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role places a strong emphasis on fostering team-building skills among participants while ensuring a safe and welcoming camp environment. You'll play a key role in developing activities that encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and personal growth within team settings. Work hours will fluctuate, and flexibility is essential to meet program demands.
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 Specialty 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.
- Participates in the development of camp specific activities.
- 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.
- Supports Specialty counselors on offsite or camp specific activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :