Batavia Day CampRec Counselor

POSITION DATES:

Available for inperson training the month of June. Available during scheduled hours on site for up to 9 weeks from June 30thAugust 29th. Summer Camp operates MondayFriday 7am6pm. Summer Rec operates MondayFriday 9am4pm. Staff is scheduled between 2040 hours a week based on employee availability.

The positions will be determined based on availability preference interview and experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the YMCA a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp/recreation program. 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 peertopeer connections as part of the overall camp/rec experience. The Counselor directly supervises campers and motivates them to participate in the daily activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises a group of children responsible for the health welfare and safety of the campers.
2. Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
3. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. Provide direct leadership to the assigned group and maintain constant visual contact with all assigned children.
4. Implement the weekly lesson plans and encourage camper participation. Build enthusiasm for programs.
5. Follows YMCA policies and procedures including those related to medical and disciplinary situations child abuse prevention and emergencies.
6. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents children and other staff. Models relationshipbuilding skills in all interactions.
7. Assist the staff team members with planning and implementation of camp/rec activities.
8. Accurately complete all required paperwork including attendance records accident/incident reports etc. Notify parents of attendance as appropriate.
9. Follow all YMCA and regulatory agency policies and procedures.
10. Maintain friendly relationships with campers parents counselors and other YMCA staff.
11. Keep the program areas neat clean organized and free from clutter.
12. Attend staff meetings trainings and recruitment events as assigned.
13. Be on time appropriately dressed ready to begin program as scheduled.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

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 persons 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 highvalue experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues selfdevelopment 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 uptodate knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp/recreation setting.
2. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: group work/activities child development arts & crafts and physical fitness are preferred etc...
3. At least 16 years of age
4. CPR First Aid New Employee Orientation and Child Abuse Prevention certifications required by July 1st and maintained throughout the summer season.
5. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Vision hearing speech an movement abilities in order to provide safe supervision of children at all times. Ability to interact with children in landbased or waterbased activities as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to plan lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.