Summer Camp Counselor - Camp Oakes - YMCA of Greater Long Beach

Position Summary:

Responsible for delivering high quality programs for overnight camp programs to all participants and groups.

Specific Duties:

1. Supervise participants in the overnight summer camp setting including teaching activities and providing overnight supervision for a cabin group.
2. Notifies immediate supervisor of all incidents and when supplies are low.
3. Facilitate a range of camp programs and activities and train participants in programs and skills.
4. Checks in on campers at least daily regarding personal and health needs.
5. Assist in tidying up and cleaning activity areas and cabins daily.
6. Inspect activity areas, ensure no hazards are present and set boundaries for the safety and wellbeing of all participants.
7. Ensures that respect for the backgrounds and needs of all participants and staff are integrated into both program planning and implementation.
8. Maintain positive role model and attitude.
9. Attends staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.
10. Maintain open lines of communication with directors, group leaders, participant, staff and supervisor.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Must be 18 years of age.
2. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
3. First Aid and CPR certification required.
4. 6 months -1-year experience working with children in residential camp environment preferred or CIT or LIT training completion
5. Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
6. Outgoing personality with strong verbal communication skills.
7. Criminal Clearance including Fingerprints
8. Complete a health exam to include Negative TB test and Negative Drug Test Screening
9. Must attend a new employee orientation within the first 90 days of employment

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other persons point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Factors: Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. kitchen and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pay: $125 per day