What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director: Camp, the Day Camp Counselor provides direct supervision of a group of children, elementary and middle school age, in a seasonal day camp. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. This position requires a nine week summer commitment allowing for five unpaid vacation days. Mandatory training dates Thursday, May 8, evening hours, Friday, May 9, evening and Saturday, May 10, day time.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Build relationships by using names and initiating conversations with all participants, staff, volunteers and guests.
- Maintains positive relations with children, parent, co-workers and volunteers, while maintaining confidentiality of information related to parents and children.
- Communicate with supervisor, staff, participants, guests, and volunteers in a clear, concise and positive manner while using Listen First skills.
- Act as a positive role model for staff while implementing YMCA character development and following the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect.
- Assures compliance with state and local regulations.
- Helps plan, lead, and implement activities within the established guidelines.
- Acquaints children with rules, activities, schedule, and area.
- Takes responsibility for the leadership, guidance and safety/welfare of each child in attendance. Supervises the children, areas, and all activities.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Helps maintain the program site and equipment.
- Attends all staff meetings and trainings.
- Complies with our Child Protection Policy to create a safe and nurturing environment.
- Keeps supplies organized, maintains areas and cares for equipment. Takes responsibility for cleaning areas.
- Helps to maintain proper records and department files.
- Report any problems, issues, or departmental concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Provide for a strong professional image in regards to dress, attitude, punctuality, communication, and demeanor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Child Abuse Prevention training along with other safety trainings assigned within 10 days of hire date.
- Documentation verifying that the staff person is physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of safely and appropriately providing care for children in a group setting, within 10 days of employment or starting to work.
- Experience or skills in leading and planning in one or more of the following areas: songs, music, skits, sports, recreational games, arts and crafts, etc.
- Must be detail oriented, good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi task.
- Must have the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from various social and economic segments of the community.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and to lift an equivalent of 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- Regularly required to hear.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, sometimes sit on the floor.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- Regularly required to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing with children and adults.
Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $11.57 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12
