Cheer Camp Counselor - French Creek YMCA

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the safety of the children enrolled in the program.
• Document and respond to all participate incidents.
• Maintain essential records. Attendance sheets.
• Complete required reports.
• Maintain current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and BBP Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Provide guidance and assistance during activities.
• Prepare/ follow assigned curriculum.
• Maintain discipline of children.
• Ensure necessary supplies, including First Aid, BBP protective equipment.
• Maintain rapport with parents and participants.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written directions
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High school Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

• Previous experience working or participating in any sports program.
• Previous work experience working with children is preferred.

Certification(s) and Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must complete concussion training prior to working in a sports related activity.
• CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire.

• Must receive ODJFS (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services) licensing certification within 30 days of hire. (for licensed camps only)Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process.

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.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and/or bend for the duration of one shift.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.
• May be required to work outside and on occasion may encounter inclement weather.
• Ability to multitask in a changing environment.

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare). Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee. Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.