What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mini Bike Mechanic- YMCA Camp Cosby (Seasonal) position at YMCA?
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Description
General Function:
In accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA, this summer position involves providing a safe and successful mini bike program for summer campers and staff ensuring their safety, well-being, happiness, growth and development. The Mini Bike Mechanic assures all bikes are cleaned and operational. This position will work with the other mini bike staff along with spending a few hours each day repairing mini bikes.
Know How:
- Belief in the YMCA Mission and sets an example of high moral standards. Christian character and values.
- An attitude of teamwork and enthusiasm of service to others.
- Have 1 year of prior experience with children preferably in a camp setting.
- Have at least 2 years of experience riding mini bikes and repairing mini bikes.
- Physical ability to cover entire camp grounds and participate in all mini bike activities.
- Ability to positively work with staff from different backgrounds.
- Know all Camp Cosby and YMCA of Greater Birmingham policies and procedures, adhere to these policies and assure all staff adhere to these policies.
- Must be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certifications.
- Must be 19 years of age or older.
Principle Activities:
1. Mini Bike Mechanic has some cabin responsibilities, but spends all activity time and some evenings at Mini Bikes. (See Sr. Counselor Job Description)
2. Attend all staff meetings.
3. Assure all activity equipment is properly cared for, returned where it belongs and reported to Activities Director if replacement is needed.
4. Support the decision of camp leaders and work in unison with Mini Bike Director, Activities Director and Cabin Life Director to assure a safe and excellent camp program.
5. Create an environment that cares for staff and campers socially, emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually.
6. When time allows train other mini bike staff to repair bikes.
7. Work with Mini Bike Director to assure the number of operating bikes for scheduling mini bike specialty camp, regular rides and other mini bike requests.
8. Manage the physical facilities and equipment in the mini bike program keeping a clean and orderly program area.
9. Assist with other camp activities as needed including, but not limited to Check in day, check out day, evening program and meals.
Effects on End Result:
The effectiveness of this position can be measured by a Mini Bike Mechanic who shows an aptitude to lead in an attitude of enthusiasm of service to others providing a safe and engaging program that builds a positive image of Camp Cosby and the YMCA. Successful completion of this position will result mini bikes that are operational so any camper who is interested can sign up for mini bikes.
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