Summer Camp Group Leader

Job DetailsJob Location: Clark County Family YMCA - Jeffersonville, IN 47130Position Type: Part Time

Education:

Level: NoneSalary Range: $14.00 - $18.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Summer and Overnight CampAs the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job.

We offer:

you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Summer Camp staff team, the counselor is responsible for creating a safe, fun and positive atmosphere that promotes member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.

Stands and greets parents and campers by name.

• Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages campers in learning activities.
• Implement

education:

al activities to summer camp to help stop summer learning loss and weekly themed activities.

• Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.

Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules.

• Communicates with parents and caregivers in a professional manner that represents the Y regarding their child’s activities/day.

Possess a willingness to work with youth and have FUN. Able to be a role model for campers and teens in our programs. A leader that has initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal

skills:

Attends all staff meetings and training as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lifting up to 50lbs Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time Must be able to be outdoors for major portions of the day. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Noise level- High Multi-tasking environment Exposure to heat and sun for extended periods Standing for extended period SHIFT: Monday-Friday, no weekends, 6:30am to 6:30pm availability, must be available to work a flexible Shift.

Qualifications:

Minimum age of 18 Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values. People centered, service oriented. Ability to lead group activities. Excellent oral and written communication

skills:

Previous camp or group work

experience:

preferred.

• Provide excellent group supervision for staff and campers.

Ability to follow and implement all safety procedures and protocols. Pass Drug test Complete First Aid/CPR Course The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-

opportunity:

employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.