What are the responsibilities and job description for the BOLD/GOLD Staff - YMCA Camp Piomingo position at YMCA of Greater Louisville?
Overview
As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a difference. The Y is looking for energetic, enthusiastic servant leaders to uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
Job Skills / Requirements
POSITION PREFERENCES & FUNCTIONS:
- Preferred Age: 21
- Previous backpacking experience preferred
- Hold or have the ability to obtain a lifeguarding certification
- Hold or have the ability to obtain a Wilderness First Aid certification
- Lead off-site backpacking and camping trips with a group of teenage campers
- Assist in planning routes, travel, and menu
- Inspect equipment before/after each trip
- Safely transport campers to/from campsite and trails
- Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values
- Ensure the emotional, mental, and physical safety of all participants
- Complete required paperwork in timely manner
- Work in tandem with other camp staff to create a safe and welcoming experience for all
- Effectively manage camper behavior and homesickness
- Inform leadership staff of any camper concerns
- Ability to accept guidance and supervision
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control, maturity, responsibility, sound judgment, and good decision-making skills
- Be of good character, and in sympathy with the goals and objectives of YMCA Camp Piomingo
- Other duties as assigned
STATUS: Part-time; Non-exempt, Seasonal
STARTING SALARY: $450 /week (DOE)
Certification Requirements (Any)
Hold or have the ability to obtain a lifeguarding certification
Hold or have the ability to obtain a Wilderness First Aid certification
Additional Information / Benefits
BENEFITS
- Positively impacting & mentoring youth
- Competitive wages (earning potential of $4500 for the summer)
- Housing provided for the duration of the summer camp season
- Community-Wide Individual Membership
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
Benefits: Community Wide Individual Membership
Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check
Salary : $450
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