Summer Teen Camp Counselor - YMCA Camp Stony Brook Acres

Essential Functions: 

This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will: 

• Administers all camp records including participant registration, family information, and incident reports. Also assists Camp Leadership in onboarding all camp staff.
• Under the direction of Camp Leadership, administer payroll on a daily basis.
• Uphold and follow all values, practices, and policies of the YMCA of Greater Springfield.
• Set, maintain, and implement high performance standards for all staff and programming.
• Adhere to, and act in accordance, with all camp policies particularly as they relate to safety.
• Adhere to, and act in accordance with, the requirements of the local Department of Health and all other Massachusetts laws governing our summer camp programs.
• Work closely with Camp Leadership to support, facilitate, and implement camp programs that include, but are not limited to: attendance, transportation, games, activities, swimming, and other typical day camp activities.  

• Work with staff to ensure a safe environment for participants.
• Incumbent must maintain high standards for all staff and programming.
• S/he must promote the best practices of customer service.
• Must represent the YMCA in a professional manner and promote a positive and cheerful environment during each work shift.
• Occasional weekend and overnight shifts are required.
• This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs. 

Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 21 years old at time of hire.
• Associate / Bachelor's degree in related course work (e.g. Education, Social Work, Ecology)
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in programming and camp operations or equivalent Y experience. 
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in program design and implementation.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in managing staff.
• Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to follow sound judgment calls in a fast-paced, participant-focused environment.
• Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in lieu of education requirements where permitted.
• Demonstrated ability to provide organizational leadership, coaching, and personal development support.
• Proven experience in teaching and directing diverse populations in youth enrichment programs.
• Must be able to role-model positive behaviors.
• Must be able to work in a high-value, and potentially high-stress, environment.

• An ability to work with a diverse population.
• Exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Exhibit excellent relationship building skills, including conflict and issue resolution with staff and families.
• Demonstrated ability to swim, ride a bicycle, get wet (pool and rain), traverse wooded terrain, and be exposed to outdoor summer conditions for extended periods of time. 

Leadership Competencies: 

While each of our leadership competencies plays a role in the success of our staff members, for this role we will be paying especial attention to the areas of: 

• Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.
• Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Decision Making - Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Project Management - Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively manages best practices through team engagement.
• Emotional Intelligence - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, as well as how they impact relationships.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:
  • Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time;
  • Move around the work environment independently;

• Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart-phone; and,
• Push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.

• The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate but may vary based on a number of external factors.

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background check, reference check, and new hire packet. In roles where driving is required as an essential function, a driver history check must also be successfully completed.