What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Counselor position at YMCA of Greater Cincinnati?
Camp Counselor
Are you ready to make a splash this summer? We're on the lookout for energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our dream team as Camp Counselors at the Blue Ash YMCA.
Salary: $13 per hour.
General Function
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Under the direction of the Camp Coordinator, and in accordance with the Christian nature and purpose of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, the Camp Counselor is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants in a seasonal camp setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent must have the competencies, skills, and proven leadership ability to successfully carry out the association's mission, goals and vision for serving the community. The Camp Counselor will be responsible for the following:
1. Supervise program participants in camp programs.
2. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate.
3. Maintains safety and cleanliness standards.
4. Attends staff meetings and trainings
5. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to ACA standards, medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
6. Maintain positive relations with parents and other staff.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supports the Mission, Vision and Direction of the YMCA:
Understands and supports the mission of the YMCA; displays the YMCA values; displays flexibility and accepts change; is willing to try new methods and make suggestions; shows a strong commitment to the YMCA; conveys enthusiasm for the YMCA and his/her work.
Builds Community:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and 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.
The incumbent is regularly required to stand and walk for long periods of time, to talk and hear, sit, lift and or move up to 40 lbs., to climb and or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, to us hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The incumbent is regularly required to work under pressure and or to work rapidly to meet deadlines. More than 90% of time spent outdoors working in seasonal weather conditions. The noise level is normal to loud within an active YMCA program environment.
Salary : $13
