Summer Camp Counselor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uphold and follow all values, practices, and policies of the YMCA of Greater Springfield.
• Adhere to, and act in accordance, with all camp policies particularly as they relate to safety.
• Adhere to, and actin accordance with, the requirements of the local Department of Health and all other Massachusetts laws governing our summer camp programs.
• Work closely with Camp Directors and Head Counselors to ensure a safe, clean, and enjoyable camp environment.
• Complete assigned landscaping, grounds-keeping, and cleaning as assigned by Facilities or Camp leadership.
• Must represent the YMCA in a professional manner and promote a positive and cheerful environment during each work shift.
• Occasional weekend and late-night shifts may be required.
• This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire if power-tools are used or 17 years old at time of hire if power-tools are not used.
• Must have a high school diploma, its equivalent, or be enrolled in a GED program.

Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in lieu of education requirements where permitted.

• Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow sound judgment calls in a fast-paced, participant-focused environment.
• Must be able to role-model positive behaviors.
• Must be able to work in a high-value, and potentially high-stress, environment.
• An ability to work with a diverse population.
• Exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Excellent relationship building skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 required to sit, stand or reach for extended periods of times, move around the work environment independently, push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time. Employee is exposed to noise and fluctuating temperatures.