Sports Camp Counselor - Hillcrest YMCA

Position Summary

Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Creates positive,

nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with

parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the safety of the children enrolled in the program.
• Document and respond to all participate incidents.
• Maintain essential records and attendance sheets.
• Complete required reports.
• Maintain current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and BBP Blood Bourne Pathogens.
• Provide guidance and assistance during activities.
• Prepare/ follow assigned curriculum.
• Maintain discipline of children.
• Ensure necessary supplies, including First Aid, BBP protective equipment.
• Maintain rapport with parents and participants.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written directions
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• High school Diploma or GED required.
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience working or participating in any sports program.
• Previous work experience working with children is preferred.
  
  

Certification(s) And Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must complete concussion training prior to working in a sports related activity
• CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• Must receive ODJFS (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services) licensing certification within 30 days of hire. (for licensed camps only)
  
  

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions
  
  

and perceptions.

• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process.