Job Title: Specialty Camp Counselor

Branch: Oakbrook/Ponds/Downtown

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Part-Time

Reports To: Program Director

Starting Pay: $13.26

Revision Date: January 27, 2025

General Statement of Duties: Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp, Summer Camp program. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Principle Activities
  • Supervises and intentionally interacts with counselors and their group of children.
  • Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
  • Takes head counts on the bus and after leaving the bus, makes sure all children are sitting and buckled properly before the bus leaves.
  • Communicate with Director any changes needed to make to schedule.
  • Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings.
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
  • Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
  • Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s core values and has a desire to fulfill community needs.
  • Provides a high-quality experience to children and parents by planning and implementing program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with the Y’s core values.
  • Improvises quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstances, so as to better meet the needs of members.
  • Generates and implements new ideas and approaches for improving member experiences by seeking out and including diverse points of view.
  • Maintains positive relationships with other staff and participants through seeking to understand the other’s point of view, building credibility, and remaining calm in challenging situations.
  • Discipline in a fair manner. Time Out is the ONLY acceptable form of discipline.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Ability to

  • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with members, staff, and others contacted in the course of the work.
  • Maintain cooperative community relationships.
  • Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
  • Set an example for the participants by displaying YMCA Core Values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.

Physical Demands

Carrying _X_ Kneeling_X_ Pushing_X_ Sitting_X_

Climbing_X_ Lifting_X (min 25 lbs)_ Running_X_ Stooping_X_

Crouching_X_ Pulling_X_ Standing_X_ Walking_X_

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.
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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • CPR, First Aid, AED certifications within 14 days of hire.
  • COMPLETION OF ALL REQUIRED ON-LINE TRAINING COURSES PRIOR TO 1ST DAY OF WORK.

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or currently enrolled (1 year of college preferred).

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Employee Signature Date

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Youth & Family Services Director Signature Date