What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ropes Specialist 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: 19
- Oversee Ropes curriculum and operation
- Maintain high safety standards for all staff and participants
- Log usage of supplies
- Lead in-services in conjunction with Administration team
- Regularly communicate supply inventory/inspection with Administration team
- Complete all Pathfinders for program area
- Ensure cleanliness of program area
- Operate as a Cabin Counselor outside of designated program times
- 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 or staff 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
STARTING SALARY: $425 /week (DOE)
SHIFT: Sunday – Friday, daily hourly breaks, housing and meals provided
Additional Information / Benefits
- Positively impacting & mentoring youth
- Competitive wages (earning potential of $4037 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 : $425
