What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supporting Camp Counselor position at Southeastern Indiana YMCA?
WHY SIYMCA?
Our YMCA is a valuable community asset that works to ensure everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. The Southeastern Indiana YMCA owes its excellent reputation and its success to its greatest asset: its people and their knowledge, skills, dedication, experience, enthusiasm, and loyalty. We strive to attract and retain passionate people who want to live out our mission and make a difference in the communities we serve. We invite you to be a part of our journey today!
Our YMCA is a valuable community asset that works to ensure everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. The Southeastern Indiana YMCA owes its excellent reputation and its success to its greatest asset: its people and their knowledge, skills, dedication, experience, enthusiasm, and loyalty. We strive to attract and retain passionate people who want to live out our mission and make a difference in the communities we serve. We invite you to be a part of our journey today!
CAREERS INSPIRED TO LEAD
SIYMCA has a rewarding opportunity as a Supporting Camp Counselor. We know that providing a caring and supportive environment for our camp participants begins and ends with our employees. We are looking for passionate people to join our team. We will offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
In harmony with the YMCA mission, and the YMCA Learning Center Philosophy, the supporting counselor for summer camp shall plan and implement activities to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children in her/his care.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:
ROLE RESPONSIBILITES INCLUDE:
- Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
- Ensures the cleanliness of the site.
- Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident/accident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance. Ensure ratios are met within licensing regulations.
- Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
- Mediates any campers’ disputes.
- Knows, encourages, and follows all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of campers at all times.
- Maintains constant surveillance of the pool/body of water areas.
- Establish and maintain a friendly rapport with campers and their families.
- Show respect for peers and management
- Be prepared with the materials required for the daily planned activities.
- Be an active participant during the camp day to engage and enhance the summer camp experience.
- Assist children with hygiene and self-help needs in a safe and appropriate manner
- Attend staff meetings, maintain required training hours, and attend center events as scheduled.
- Comply with all YMCA policies and procedures.
- Other duties assigned as necessary.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- He/she should have the capacity to understand and follow state regulations pertinent to the summer camp program.
- The supporting camp counselor must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- He/she will be required to attend and pass CPR and First Aid classes. This must be maintained while employed at the center.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Caring: Show a sincere concern for others
- Honesty: Be truthful in what you say and do
- Respect: Follow the golden rule
- Responsibility: Be accountable for your promises and actions
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
- Must have high level of alertness, concentration, stamina, initiative and ability to work independently.
- Ability to lift 30 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks outside in various climates
BENEFITS WE OFFER
- Paid Time Off & Holiday pay
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program (Medical Dental and Vision Insurance, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability)
- Child Care & Membership Discounts for qualified employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 12% employer contribution
WHAT SETS US APART
- Employee Development: We offer professional development opportunities through on-site education sessions and TEACH Scholarships available to eligible employees for the pursuit of an early childhood education degree or certification.
WHAT SETS US APART
We Take Care of Our Team: Our comprehensive benefits plan offers resources for team members to maintain emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
We Support Each Other: Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We carry that mission through to our team in offering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
We Celebrate Each Other: We work hard to support our communities and encourage our progress along the way. We offer team building and employee recognition programs that energize and inspire our work individually and as a team.
