Day Camp Leader - Camp Campbell

POSITION SUMMARY

The Day Camp Leader is responsible for guiding day campers throughout their camp experience and creating a learning environment for campers that teaches the YMCA four core values; respect, honesty, responsibility, and caring. Ensuring the safety and success of the day campers in our program.

$20-$21/HOUR

• Support campers in an all-day program at the YMCA Camp Campbell Traditional Day Camp.

• Assist campers throughout their camp experience, including but not limited to: small group meetings, teambuilding, arts and crafts, guided exploration, sports, and skill-based programming.

• Identify and report any potential risks.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; know participant locations at all times, make participants aware of and enforce appropriate safety regulations and procedures, apply appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintain all program equipment and facilities.

• Consistently demonstrate positive behavior management; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.

• Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments.

• Consistently demonstrate positive interactions with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

• Maintain open lines of communication with Day Camp Leadership.

• Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules, and regulations of the YMCA.

• Work in a team environment and provide open communication regarding concerns/issues with children or co-workers.

• Maintain required camper-to-staff ratios at all times, including actively entering the pool or aquatic areas as needed to ensure proper supervision and compliance with YMCA safety standards.

• Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Ages 18 years+

• Excellent communication skills.

• A growth mindset and the desire to mentor youth to lead a healthy life.

• Certified in CPR and First Aid (or be certified within 30 days of hire).

• Complete YMCA child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire.

• Provide proof of negative tuberculosis test within the last calendar year (then valid for up to 4 years).

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a group counselor or staff member in a camp setting.

• ECE (Early Childhood Education) or CHAD (Child & Adolescent Development) Courses.

• Interest in working using the principles of trauma informed care.

• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Mission Advancement
:
Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness
:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth
:
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.