Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

POSITION PURPOSE
Under direction of a Counselor or Sr. Counselor, the Junior Counselor is expected to guide campers throughout the camping experience and assist them with daily camping activities and programs; ensure safety and well-being of campers; supervise campers and staff to ensure that camper and parent needs and expectations are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Read and be accountable for YMCA, State licensing regulations, and ACA guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Assist in the supervision of camp activities; ensure all camper participation in group and camp activities.
• Actively participate in activities as required to encourage participation. Build relationships with campers to assess individual needs and interests. Ensure that all program objectives are met.
• Maintain knowledge of GPY Association policies and procedures, risk management, safety practices and applicable laws; review and understand your roles and responsibilities in emergency procedures; ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid risk of accidents; maintain awareness of camper physical well-being; participate in safety programs each week; adhere to policies and procedures when caring for injured campers; report all incidents. Ensure a safe environment.
• Serve as role model for campers by arriving to camp, trips, meetings and activities at assigned time; displaying good sportsmanship; following YMCA rules and regulations.
• Participate as a member of the staff team and perform any related duties as required.
• Ensure quality of camp by noting any problems, safety concerns, or equipment disrepair.
• Ensure camp and equipment cleanliness.

ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• At least 16 years old
• Experience working with children. CIT experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and experience working with children.
• Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior and recognize hazard situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Exposure to high levels of noise and various environmental conditions.

Acquire and maintain the following certifications:

• CPR/AED/O2/First Aid obtained through the American Red Cross (valid 2 years)
• Requisite OSHA online trainings (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted)
• Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years)
• Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet.

OUR CULTURE
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission

OUR MISSION
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO HEALTHIER LIVES

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.


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