What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor Honor Bright - Clark County Family Branch 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 lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Summer Camp staff team, the counselor is responsible for creating a safe, fun and positive atmosphere that promotes member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
Job Skills / Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum age of 18 (preferred)
- Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
- People centered, service oriented.
- Ability to lead group activities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Previous camp or group work experience preferred.
- Provide excellent group supervision for up to 15 campers.
- Ability to follow and implement all safety procedures and protocols.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Stands and greets parents and campers by name.
- Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages campers in learning activities.
- Implement educational activities to summer camp to help stop summer learning loss and weekly themed activities.
- Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules.
- Communicates with parents and caregivers in a professional manner that represents the Y regarding their child’s activities/day.
- Possess a willingness to work with youth and have FUN.
- Able to be a role model for campers and teens in our programs.
- A leader that has initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Attends all staff meetings and training as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lifting up to 50lbs
- Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
- Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time
- Must be able to be outdoors for major portions of the day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Noise level- High
- Multi-tasking environment
- Exposure to heat and sun for extended periods
- Standing for extended period
STATUS: Part-time; Seasonal, up to 40 hours/week
STARTING SALARY: $14.00 per hour
Additional Information / Benefits
As a new YMCA team member, you will receive a community wide individual membership upon completion of the New Employee Orientation, program discounts, and participation in the YMCA retirement fund.
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 : $14
