What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at YMCA- METROPOLITAN HUNTSVILLE?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp/after school program. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires the individual to perform a broad range of activities and duties needing full range of motion, including manual and finger dexterity and hand and eye coordination. Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. The position requires the ability to lift 30 pounds, bend, stand and walk for extended periods of time. It also requires working under stressful condition and irregular hours.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Communicate and promote the YMCA mission, goals and objectives to employees, volunteers and the community at large.
- Promote a safe and positive atmosphere during scheduled working hours.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Identifies problem areas to ensure the safety of participants and keep all work areas clean and presentable.
- Plan and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
- Work as a staff team member with all School Age staff.
- Ensure that all School Age Program areas, equipment and supplies are maintained in an orderly and safe manner.
- Provide quality experience for the children in the School Age Programs.
- Adhere to schedules and planned activities.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and special activities that are YMCA functions.
- Complete daily record keeping requirements such as attendance, check in/out system, help administer swim test, and watch children in the pool area.
- Communicate positively with campers.
- Work with the appropriate YMCA Director to plan structured activities.
- Arrive to work as scheduled wearing staff shirt.
- Notify supervisor of all incidents immediately, and discipline problems as needed.
- Responsible for any other duties as assigned by the Family Services Director.
