Summer Day Camp CILT Head Counselor-Camp Rising Sun-Taylor Family YMCA

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Head Counselor is responsible for leading the management and development of assigned staff and campers within the Counselor in Leadership Training (CILT) program. They will support, develop, and coach all assigned staff under their direction and give leadership to camp programs. The Head Counselor is responsible for all aspects of the assigned programs when the Director or other program leadership is unavailable. 

They are responsible for managing these functions in accordance with the stated mission, goals, and policies established by the administrative staff, governing committees, and Board of Directors of the YMCA. 

Job Schedule:  Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm.  Varying shifts/days not to exceed 40 hours per week.  Camp Rising Sun is located onsite at the Taylor Family YMCA, 101 YMCA Drive, Cary, NC 27513

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Supervises and builds relationships with a group of high school campers enrolled in the Counselor In Leadership Training (CILT) program, while maintaining proper Counselor to Camper ratios to ensure safety and well-being of campers. 
• Responsible for developing weekly CILT schedule including leadership trainings and volunteer opportunities, as well as making assignments to huddle groups. 
• Responsible for creating a fun, engaging experience for assigned camp including but not limited to building meaningful relationships with campers and staff, planning camp wide activities, creating spirit challenges and fostering a sense of pride and belonging. 
• Provides direct leadership and works to maintain organized camp and huddle times throughout the summer. 
• Provide leadership, support, and coaching to all assigned staff and CILT program participants.  
• Develop and deliver weekly evaluations to CILT program participants.  
• Collaborates with leadership about all progress, communications, and concerns. 
• Assists in leading staff training prior to camp and staff meetings throughout the summer. 
• Hold assigned staff accountable to performance standards, including safety. 
• Maintain awareness of issues with staff, campers, and parents in their charge.
• Communicates to parents about CILT program participant’s progress throughout the summer. 
• Provide regular informal coaching as well as formal mid/end of summer evaluations for staff in line with the Director’s feedback and support. 
• Lead assemblies as needed. 
• Responsible for working with leadership staff and chiefs to order necessary equipment for activities prior to the start of camp. 
• Assist counselors with major camper discipline issues. 
• Manages all campers and staff awards for assigned camp. 
• Facilitates the daily setup of camp and maintains the upkeep of all camp materials, equipment, and signage; helps open or close programs daily as assigned. 
• Keep programmed areas clean, neat and supplied at all times. 
• Plans field trips for assigned camp as needed. 
• Assists with taking pictures for camp communication and supports in writing of weekly camp newsletter. 
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents, especially through an approachable and inviting presence at rides in and rides out.
• Ensures that program is safe, follows all safety procedures and standards and has complete knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Attend and promote all staff meetings and Family Nights.
• Implements and leads devotions for staff and participants and contributes to the fulfillment of the YMCA mission at camp.
• Accounts for any other responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma/GED required with 1-3 year of experience leading children of all ages. 
• Must have a strong background in group control, leading activities, planning and organizing. 
• Must have knowledge of how Y programs run.
• Ability to work with and motivate parents, staff, and children. 
• Must be sensitive, mature, and able to provide leadership for counselor staff.
• Must obtain certifications through the YMCA in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen (or equivalent) within first 30 days of hire. Other certifications may be required at time of hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 
• Multi-lingual desired but not required. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, or special accommodations made of sufficient nature for completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly through speech and understanding of the English language.
• Ability to walk, run, stand, kneel, stoop, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds.