What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Staff position at Valparaiso Family YMCA?
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Summer Camp Staff supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This seasonal position supports the Summer Camp team by keeping the children safe during the various summer camp activities and protected from the elements.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.
BENEFITS:
Free Y membership
Discounted Summer Camp for children
Discounted family membership
Child Watch hours available free of charge
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ensure the safety of all children; maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Maintain awareness at all times of children’s activities.
• Follow emergency procedures as outlined by the Y Emergency Procedures Guide.
• Never leave children unsupervised.
• Follow parent/guardian sign in and sign out procedures.
• Follow provided curriculum activities, interacting with and motivating children.
• Supervise and interact with children in a variety of activities.
• Document attendance.
• Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other staff as needed.
• Respectfully communicate with children, parents, supervisors and other Y staff. Provide feedback to parents as needed.
• Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents and hazards.
• Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtain and maintain required training(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Highschool diploma or GED required
Minimum age of 18 years required
Experience working with school-age youth preferred.
SALARY:
Camp Staff hourly rate of $13
Camp Staff Lead hourly rate of $14
SCHEDULE:
Monday – Friday 6a-6p (minimum of 40 hrs required)
Seasonal with full-time hours
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 disability to perform the essential functions.
Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking; bending, stooping, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 45 pounds.
This position is largely outdoor.
Extended periods of time working at PC and/or laptop, often with repetitive keyboarding movement.
Outside building travel required.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change. Model’s adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. 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.
Salary : $13 - $14
