What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Counselor - YMCA Camp Pepin position at Red Wing Family YMCA?
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Job Title: Camp Pepin Resident Counselor
FLSA Status: Seasonal
Reports to: Camp Pepin Director
Rate: $400/ week room and board
POSITION SUMMARY:
Camp Pepin Resident Counselors are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Counselor is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding campers in their personal growth and daily living skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in the direction, supervision, and organization of campers in their living unit, within activities, and throughout the camp in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
- Applies basic youth development principles in working with campers through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
- Assures campers are properly supervised at all times.
- Demonstrates awareness of and implements safety guidelines.
- Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement:
Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
Collaboration:
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.
Personal Growth:
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates and openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
The expected hours for the Camp Pepin Resident Counselor will be midmorning Sundays through Friday evenings. Camp Pepin Resident Counselors will be with children and onsite 24 hours a day when camp is in operation. There are times when counselors will be off or away from children when camp is in session, though this will be scheduled by the camp director.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Visual/auditory ability to identify/respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid; must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers
- Some physical requirements of a Resident Counselor position could be endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willing to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, bats, etc.
TRAVEL
Camp Pepin Resident Counselors who have proper driving authorization may take children on day and overnight trips, depending on skills, knowledge, and personal job duties within camp. Counselors may also be required to travel to Red Wing areas to retrieve a van from the Red Wing Area Family YMCA fleet.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age (Resident Counselor)
- Must be able to obtain or become certified in First Aid/CPR (camp will provide certification).
- Preferred if staff will obtain or become Lifeguard Certified (camp will provide certification).
- Ability to schedule and supervise children.
- Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.
- Ability to interact with all age levels.
- Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in program areas designated camp program areas.
- Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
- Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply behavior-management techniques.
- Ability to pass a background check and, if necessary, a motor vehicle check to ensure proper license and driving record.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
The Red Wing Area Family YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment with regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $400
