What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Counselor position at YMCA Of Metro Atlanta?
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyoneespecially childrenexperience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
NATURE AND SCOPE :
Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the Camp Counselor will be primarily responsible for supporting the Camp program and for the successful achievement of providing guidance, safety, leadership, education, and enjoyment for children served by camp.
RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to) :
- Provide guidance, safety, leadership, education, and enjoyment for children served by camp.
- Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
- Stay updated on current issues regarding camp programs.
- Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all camp programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
- Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch off-site Emergency procedures and any other required certifications and / or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
- Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
- Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident / accident paperwork.
REQUIREMENTS :
ERGONOMICS :
Ability to work actively outdoors and / or indoors while supervising children. Ability to climb, walk, run, stoop, squat or kneel. Ability to lift and carry equipment to appropriate destinations or affect the carrying of such equipment. Ability to use senses which enable safe supervision including seeing and / or hearing. It's fun to work in an organization where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!
Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
Employment Requirement :
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Location :
McCleskey East Cobb YMCA
