What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Staff Counselor position at Dodge City Family YMCA?
The objective of the Summer Camp Counselor staff to provide quality enrichment/daycare for school age children during non-school hours at an affordable price. The staff will be fully responsible for direct, interactive supervision of the children enrolled in the program, and the implementation of the program. The site lead is responsible for structure and implementation of program activities and leading other team members.
KNOW-HOW / QUALIFICATIONS
Ø Counselors are required to have some training in child care such as babysitting classes/experience, paraprofessional status, or teaching certificate and have basic first aid, CPR training
Ø Must possess a cooperative spirit committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect and responsibility to staff, lay leaders, YMCA members, program participants and general public.
Ø Personality traits must include honestly, friendliness, dependability, self-initiative and respect for personal and property rights.
Ø Ability to communicate well with staff, volunteers and program participants.
Ø Physically able to move freely throughout the facility and other program sites and to lift 50 pounds.
Ø Maturity, tactfulness and good judgement are needed to handle supervision problems.
Ø Must be able to speak clearly and articulate accurate information.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / POSITION RESPONSIBILITY
Ø Administer the After School Program/Summer Camp as directed by Family Director.
Ø Treat each child with dignity and Respect
Ø Guide and discipline in a positive manner
Ø Direct, interactive supervision of children at all times
Ø Greet parents and introduce yourself, direct parents to sign out their child, check sign-out card (ID if necessary), and share the details of the child’s stay in the program
Ø Inform parents of schedules, changes, rules and regulations as it relates to School Age Child Care policies
Ø Execute all YMCA School Age Child Care policies, rules and regulations
Ø Commitment to the YMCA Mission Statement and Core Values
Ø Turn in Sign-In and Sign-Out sheets weekly
Ø Commitment to the YMCA Core Values and Mission and incorporate into all programs.
Ø Any other work deemed necessary by the Family Director.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $10.82 - $12.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
Ability to Commute:
- Dodge City, KS 67801 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $12