What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Staff - Putnam County position at YMCA OF THE WABASH VALLE Y?
PUTNAM COUNTY YMCA
Job Title: Summer Day Camp Counselor
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Status: FT Department: Childcare
Reports to: Youth Director Revision Date: 03/2025
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POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the safety and supervision of children from Pre-K to 8th grade. It supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilities peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides careful, attentive supervision, and is always alert.
- Engages in activities, games, and crafts with the children.
- Ability to cultivate relationships with campers, staff, and parents.
- Responsible and familiar with the behaviors and needs of children.
- Keep a consistent headcount on all children; communicate changes with all Y staff.
- Engages in children's activities to ensure their safety and provides a positive, enriching experience for each child.
- Initiate and maintain positive relationships with children and parents and high level of comfort with children & responsive to parent input & concerns.
- Maintains confidentiality and treats all families with dignity and respect.
- Maintains supplies for camp activities
- Practices infection control procedures and proper hand washing.
- Upholds the association's child protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures.
- Maintain a professional appearance and manner reflective of Y standards.
- Must have strong communication with the Summer Camp Director
- Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of camp activities and spaces.
- Attends all staff meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Be a committed advocate of the YMCA and exemplify the character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
- Mission Advancement
- Collaboration
- Operational Effectiveness
- Personal Growth
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A working knowledge of YMCA programs is required.
- Position requires current certifications in CPR, AED, First Aid, New Employee Orientation, and Child Abuse Prevention.
- Ability to stand, walk, run, and participate in physical activities for extended periods.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and appreciate the needs of children.
- Have patience and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Must pass a background check.
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.
- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing/sitting for extended time periods, bending, reaching, and lifting.
- Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies by following emergency protocol and procedures.
- Makes sound judgements, and transfer learning from one situation to another.
- Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
- Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.
