What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at Paris Bourbon County YMCA?
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Position Summary: We are looking for a Camp Counselor to supervise young campers and make sure they learn and have fun. Camp Counselors ensure campers are safe at all times and will oversee their activities to ensure they don’t get lost or hurt. The job duties of a Camp Counselor include planning summer camp games, educating children and setting up equipment. Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. This is a seasonal position, (May-August) to serve as day camp counselors.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with children is preferred
Essential Functions:
- Supervise YMCA campers, keeping accountability of them at all times
- Maintain safe environment for campers, following all rules and policies
- Plan summer camp games and activities
- Educate campers
-Set up equipment for camp activities and learning programs
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
- Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
- Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
- Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
- Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
- Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.
- Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
- Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
- Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
This position will work inside and outside; walk, stand, sit, and run; lift and move objects weighing 10-50lbs.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13
