Summer Camp Counselor- Part-time Job at YMCA of Greensboro
The Camp Weaver Counselor is responsible for supporting the mission of the YMCA while meeting the needs of the resident and day campers and creating a positive and fun camp experience. They will facilitate activities with children ages 7 - 14 and ensure that they are supervised and safe in the cabin environment. The Camp Weaver Counselor must abide by all ACA standards relating to their function and provide top-notch customer service for campers and their parents at all times. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greensboro is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Pay: weekly pay $275
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Be responsible for all cabin/group life activities including but not limited to devotions, hygiene, checking in/out, sitting with campers during meals, and enforcing of camp rules.
- Facilitate activities such as ropes, target sports, water activities, and equestrian activities. Help children to grow in confidence and in skill level in all activities. (Training provided after hire as required.)
- Participate in all scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Primary Leadership Competencies Required:
- Inclusion – Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work as well as cultural competence.
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making – Makes informed decisions based on logic, data and sound judgment.
- Communication & Influence – Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
- Emotional Maturity – Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to parents, children, and other employees of the organization. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to maintain constant awareness of surrounding, especially where children are concerned. Ability to communicate effectively with all socio-economic levels in the camp environment. Willingness to address issues as needed. Ability to act with discretion concerning sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality as needed. Greet parents and visitors in a friendly manner Exhibit a positive attitude, enthusiasm and flexibility with all programs throughout the summer
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- CPR/AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen training required upon hire and must remain current throughout employment. Completion of ACA 6-day training required after hire.
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