Summer Camp Employment Opportunities

Activity Leader Job Listing

Description

Join an admin team that delivers guidance to staff and motivates their division. Activity Leaders are in charge of day-to-day operations of the program which includes meetings, parking lot duties, working with behavioral staff, set-up and clean-up of activities, lunch patrol, general camp supervision, management of staff, and completing end of the summer evaluations. Must be able to create and execute “Big Fun Time (BFT)” events weekly throughout the summer.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:30am-4:30pm, with one closing day per week until 6pm

Essential Functions

• Act as a positive role model and leader for summer camp staff.
• Provide feedback and assessment of staff and camp program.
• Fulfill roles by assisting with and participating in all program activities (i.e. opening day special events, theme days, last day special events, etc.)
• Create exciting activity plans for all afternoon scheduling for your groups (i.e. Big Fun Time (BFT) and Special Events).
• Provide motivation by organizing social staff events and incentives.
• Communicate and rally staff on all camp happenings.
• Ensure your activities have necessary equipment and supplies ready to go when needed.
• Organize and implement all group activities on rainy days.
• Work with the behavioral team to coach and mentor counselors and campers.
• Vigilantly ensure the safety and well-being of campers and staff under your watch
• Supervise Division Camp Site Cleanup throughout the day.
• Attend pre-camp trainings and meetings to prepare for camp.
• Responsible for closing one day per week until 6pm.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and strong leadership skills.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise good judgement.
• Previous experience working with school age children.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

Must provide activities, incentives, and discipline methods for challenging behaviors in our “Zen Zone”. Use Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) techniques to create a positive, nurturing environment that will help them succeed in a camp setting, build relationships with children, and develop new skills with peers and counselors. Candidates are required to have the ability to access and provide behavioral plans, incorporate SEL techniques, and have good communication with staff. Excellent opportunity for ABA Therapists and Counseling graduates/students.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:45am-3:45pm

Essential Functions

• Set up and break down the Zen Zone daily.
• Develop interventions, behavior assessments and behavior plan for campers with challenging behaviors.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to camp.
• Develop a follow-up plan with staff and campers.
• Familiarize yourself with campers’ history/files/medications.
• Create and execute activities that relate to behavioral issues for improvement.
• Work with staff to ensure inclusion of all children.
• Communicate positively and professionally with staff.
• Give positive direction and set a professional example to staff.
• Prepare age-appropriate skill building activities for the “Zen Zone” using SEL curriculum.
• Use good judgment in all situations to keep children safe and happy.
• Work cooperatively with the admin team.
• Complete required documentation and communicate to Camp Director when suspension or termination is required.
• Must participate in staff training.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or any other related field; two years of professional experience.
• Previous experience working with school age children.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

Provides basic first aid and health care to all campers throughout the day and runs the camp office. Duties include communication with all parents, ordering of weekly lunches with our caters, and following state guidelines. Great opportunity for Nursing/Health Administration students.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:30am-4:30pm

Essential Functions

• Supervises the office.
• Maintains accurate attendance logs for the season via PlayerSpace and Microsoft Excel.
• Basic First Aid and Medication care as needed and logged.
• Maintains waitlists and rosters for camp throughout the season (lunch and group rosters).
• Answers voicemails and emails in a timely manner.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and staff. Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Help parents as needed with the PlayerSpace app and any relate troubleshooting.
• Organize, order and handle lunch caterers and lunch rosters weekly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities

Qualifications

• One year or more of college preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED for the Professional Rescuer certified or willing to do so.
• Previous experience working with school age children.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

Responsible for taking and gathering all camp photos and events for parent communication and distributing this information in a fun exciting way. This position will also be responsible for the use of multiple social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Waldo). Photography, videography, and editing experience required. Other projects include end of the summer farewell video and promotional piece for the next summer.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:30am-4:30pm

Essential Functions

• Create exciting correspondence of camp activities and happenings to keep parents well informed.
• Posting of information on multiple social media platforms.
• Collect information from Activity Leaders each week and send exciting weekly emails to all parents to help communicate “What is going on in Camp”.
• Capture camp happenings to project the camp environment.
• Take a minimum of 200 photos per day.
  • Upload 100 photos to Waldo daily.
  • Manage Waldo Dashboard, ensuring we have at least 5 photos of each camper and staff per week (spread through the week).
  • Produce 50 PR-quality photos in our YMCA Photo Library (in organized Photos by category) each week.
• Create a farewell end of season Camp Video to send to parents.
• Respond to any questions related to media.
• Familiarize yourself with the PlayerSpace interface to become efficient.
• Work with IT Director on all tech related issues.
• Assist with Drop off and Pick Up duties as assigned by Camp Director.
• Assist with lunch patrol & garbage for assigned division camp site.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Assist with the set and break down of Themes, Special Events and Big Fun Times, as well as taking photos and videos throughout these events.
• Create a promotional video for Camp 2024 (different from Farewell Video) in October- additional out of camp time compensation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be creative and organized.
• Have knowledge of Social Media platforms and how they work.
• Must have good time management skills.
• Have experience with photo and video editing.
• One year or more of college preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children throughout the day.  Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of campers and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience. The role of a Counselor is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:45am-4:15pm

Essential Functions

• Facilitate all activities for your group: morning rotations, lunch, SEL, group time, divisional time, theme days, etc.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and staff. Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience.
• Cooperate with the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Activity Leaders, and all fellow staff.
• Greet campers upon arrival.
• Additional help where needed when asked to by the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and/or Activity Leaders.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities

Qualifications

• Entering first year of college, or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children throughout the day.  Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of campers and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience. The role of a Dance and Counselor is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.

The Dance and Cheer program incorporates warmups and stretching along with skill development of dance and cheer from 9:30AM-11:00AM. Cheerleading is built upon cheer and choreographed dance elements. This group practices routines, designed by the Dance and Cheer Counselor, that will become polished while working on timing and execution. After their morning hour and a half session, this group joins the Day Camp program for afternoon activities and swimming. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in cheer, choreography, and coaching and have worked with a group of 15 children that are 4^th – 7^th grade.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:45am-4:15pm

Essential Functions

• Facilitate all activities for your group: morning meeting and dance/cheer routines, lunch, SEL, group time, divisional time, theme days, etc.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and staff. Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience.
• Cooperate with the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Activity Leaders, and all fellow staff.
• Greet campers upon arrival.
• Additional help where needed when asked to by the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and/or Activity Leaders.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities

Qualifications

• Entering first year of college, or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Dance and/or cheerleading experience.
• Prior coaching experience.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children throughout the day.  Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of campers and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience. The role of an Esports Counselor is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.

Esports Camp focuses on esports (electronic sports) in the mornings from 9:30AM – 11:00AM and include basic tutorials, team play, communication and coaching techniques, video review and discussion. Our Esports room is equipped with PC set-ups and Nintendo Switches. Some games available to play are Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fortnite, Rocket League, League of Legends, and VALORANT. After the morning hour and a half session, this group joins the Day Camp program for afternoon activities and swimming. This position is ideal for individuals with a passion for esports/gaming that would enjoy working with a group of 10 children that are 4^th – 7^th grade.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:45am-4:15pm

Essential Functions

• Facilitate all activities for your group: morning sessions, lunch, SEL, group time, divisional time, theme days, etc.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and staff. Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience.
• Cooperate with the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Activity Leaders, and all fellow staff.
• Greet campers upon arrival.
• Additional help where needed when asked to by the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and/or Activity Leaders.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities.

Qualifications

• Entering first year of college, or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Extensive gaming/competitive gaming experience and knowledge.
• Prior coaching experience.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children throughout the day.  Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of campers and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience. The role of an LIT/Teen Travel Counselor is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.

This program is a balance of 3 trips each week (6 per session) as well as leadership training and service that will give teens the responsibility to help them find success in the future. Teens are expected to participate in both the work and play aspects of the program to bring out the leader in them. The LIT Travel program will include up to 10 service hours each week.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:45am-4:15pm

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and confirm details for 3 trips per week for up to 40 campers going into 8^th-10^th
• Facilitate all activities for your group: trips, lunch, SEL, group time, divisional time, theme days, etc.
• Implement leadership curriculum and service projects, and assign campers to assist counselors with groups on various service days.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and staff. Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience.
• Cooperate with the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Activity Leaders, and all fellow staff.
• Greet campers upon arrival.
• Additional help where needed when asked to by the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and/or Activity Leaders.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities

Qualifications

• Entering first year of college, or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified or willing to be.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children throughout the day.  Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of campers and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience. The role of a Sports Counselor is to participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child.

This position is ideal for individuals who are athletic and have coaching experience to work with children that are 4^th – 7^th grade. The sports include bowling, soccer, basketball, and individual trips of mini-golf, martial arts, laser tag, hiking and more. A curriculum will be provided to help guide you through warm-ups, drills, coaching tips, and tournament and league style matches for basketball and soccer.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:45am-4:15pm

Essential Functions

• Facilitate all activities for your group: morning drills and games, lunch, SEL, group time, divisional time, theme days, etc.
• Travel with group to various sporting venues in the morning and implement the curriculum.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and staff. Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Work with group of campers and provide a fun, safe and exciting camp experience.
• Cooperate with the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Activity Leaders, and all fellow staff.
• Greet campers upon arrival.
• Additional help where needed when asked to by the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, and/or Activity Leaders.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities

Qualifications

• Entering first year of college, or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Athletic background.
• Coaching experience.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certified or willing to be

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

Responsible for the set up, facilitation and breakdown of Morning Rotation activities with the support of counselors. Areas of activities are art, environmental science, STEM, archery, and field games. Other duties include lunch supervision and patrol, inventory, and organization of supplies, and assist with camper drop-off in the morning.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:45am-1pm

Essential Functions

• Executes exciting and engaging activities.
• Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepare for rain days with exciting and engaging activities, and support Activity Leaders.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities

Qualifications

• 2 Years Camp experience or teaching in a classroom setting.
• At least 21 years of age.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

Responsible for the set up, facilitation and breakdown of Camp Academy activities and projects for children going into 1^st-5^th grade. In this half-day academic enrichment program, campers will continue the learning through the summer in math, science, and reading comprehension. Other duties include curriculum development for each camper and assist with camper drop-off in the morning.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:45am-12pm

Essential Functions

• Develops and executes exciting and engaging academic activities.
• Implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities

Qualifications

• 2 Years Camp experience or teaching in a classroom setting.
• At least 21 years of age.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of up to 3 children with special needs that are going into 1^st-7^th grade throughout the day.  Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of campers and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience. The role of a SKOR Counselor is to manage behaviors, introduce inclusive programing throughout the day, running small group activities, participate, build relationships and have fun while ensuring the physical and emotional safety of every child. Must have experience working with children with special needs.

Timeframe

June 26 – August 18, 2023 (no camp July 4)

8:45am-4:15pm

Essential Functions

• Evaluate and identify camper needs.
• Execute behavior plan for campers with challenging behaviors.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to camp.
• Ensure that follow-up communication is completed with your assigned Behavioral Specialist.
• Familiarize yourself with campers’ history/files/medications.
• Create and execute incentive programs with your Behavioral Specialist.
• Work with team to ensure inclusion of all children.
• Communicate positively and professionally.
• Give positive direction and set reasonable accommodation with your campers.
• Utilize our “Zen Zone” space when needed.
• Use common sense and good judgment in all situations to keep children safe and happy.
• Participate in all camp activities.
• Understand camper needs and customize their schedule.
• Work cooperatively with the admin team.
• Must participate in staff training.

Qualities

• Enthusiastic, Responsible, Dependable, Consistent, Level-Headed, Flexible, and Calm in all situations.
• Ability to help children grow in character, experiences, and insights.
• Ability to always guard the health and well-being of campers.
• Capable of sustaining energy for participation in a full day’s worth of activities

Qualifications

• Entering first year of college, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working with children with special needs.

YMCA Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve campers and fulfill their needs. Builds effective, supportive relationships with them.

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 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 camper experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates.

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.