Outdoor Leader; CYN

Overview

Outdoor Adventure Leader (CYN) (Maintenance)

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Embody an on-stage mentality by actively and consistently participating in or facilitating program with campers at the highest level.
• Promotes positive interactions with participants, peers, and supervisors by showing understanding for the needs and feelings of others, confronting conflict constructively, keeping a positive attitude, and providing for the needs of others.
• Attends all assigned trainings.
• Proficiently lead/teaching program curriculum and concepts.
• Wears staff uniform and wears name tag when working.
• Provide a safe experience for all participants. Never leave participants unattended.
• Assist in the development of new and experimental programs.
• Aid in maintaining the grounds and seeing that facility equipment is used properly and returned promptly in good condition. Maintain a good working relationship with the administrative and maintenance staff.
• Be sure that participants wear proper attire suitable for the existing weather.
• Be punctual. Be attentive to the schedule.
• Assist in mealtime procedures and programming.
• Assist in the development of written program materials that will help guests to enjoy their stay and enhance their experience at YMCA Camp Y-Noah.
• Promote all aspects and programs of YMCA.
• Abide by all Camp Y-Noah and Akron YMCA Policies and procedures, as well as boundaries set forth by the American Camping Associations (ACA) or other camp governing bodies.
• Completes all reports and documentation timely including but not limited to: incident reports, accident reports, camper behavior reports, child abuse reports, and other business office forms.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Upholding the YMCA’s commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing and supervising high-risk activities.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.