POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director or Coordinator, a Summer Camp Counselor for the YMCA of Coastal Carolina provides direction for the program and classroom, and implements program curriculum. Counselors provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, while putting the quality and safety of our program at the upmost of importance.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Implements curriculum within the established guidelines provided by the Director/Coordinator.
- Designs and implements daily lesson/activity plans.
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities.
- Engage fully with all children at all times.
- Assist all children with homework and other academic needs.
- Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Maintain positive relationships and effective communication
- with parents.
- Maintain program site and equipment.
- Wear provided staff shirt and name tag while working.
- Maintain required program records. i.e sign in/sign out rosters
- Attend and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (LEADER):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y?s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person?s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness
to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and assigned Redwoods trainings within 30 days of
- hire date
- Child Abuse Prevention supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
- Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
- Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
- Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
- Completing all child abuse prevention training as required
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate
- program activities.
- Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships
- with people from different backgrounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
- Run, jump, lift, carry, push, as well as any other physical actions that are needed.
- Remain alert with no lapses in consciousness.
- Communicate verbally, including projecting voice across long distances.
- Handle conflict resolution with ease.