Specialty Camp Counselor I

Job DetailsJob Location: Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA - Crown Point, IN 46307Position Type: SeasonalJoin our team as a Specialty Counselor! Inspire youth while leading outdoor games, crafts, and team-building activities. Foster creativity and inclusivity in a safe, engaging environment. Must be 16+ with a passion for mentoring and adventure.

Seasonal position with growth opportunities. Apply today to make a difference! POSITION SUMMARY: This seasonal position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

• Delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants.

Under the direction of the Youth & Family Director the Specialty Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe camp

experience:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supports plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.

• Participates in the development of camp specific activities.

Strong desire to care for, work with and motivate children and parents. Supervises a group of children in structured and unstructured activities.

• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Ensure all children are signed in/out with time of drop off/pick up, reviewing IDs with pick up list.
• Ensure leave no trace principles are enforced.
• Maintain required program records.
• Supports Specialty counselors on offsite or camp specific activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation and online trainings required. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving

skills:

Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Minimum age 18 years of age and GED/high school diploma required. Job related

experience:

working with school age children in camp setting. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT: Know and model the Crossroads YMCA staff pledge to ensure participants have a legendary

experience:

Acquaint and recommend members to participate in a variety of YMCA programs.

• Develop professional relationships that promote the building of small communities.
• Support our YMCA annual campaign by inviting members to participate.
• Build an environment in which valuing diversity and inclusion is encouraged.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively. Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative. Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job

responsibilities:

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend. Subject to outdoor weather conditions.

• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.

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