Camp Pack Leader (Summer 2024)

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Pay Range: Starting at $110.00 Daily Rate

POSITION SUMMARY:

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Day Camp Director, the Pack Leader is responsible for supervising his/her Pack and activity group, maintaining the safety of the campers, and ensuring the camp’s daily program is run efficiently through detailed supervision and objective decision making.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

• Must be able to work on a team and willingness to work outdoors
• Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, lead others
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience supervising others preferred; one year of camp experience preferre

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• This position requires working outside all day during the summer
• Be an appropriate role model for all campers by adhering to YMCA Code of Conduct, Work Rules, and Dress Code
• Exhibit good judgement, enthusiasm for the activities, initiative, and a strong awareness of safety
• Following the prepared schedule, guide campers and actively participate in all activities, which may include swimming, while maintaining the health, happiness, and safety of all campers; fill free time with age appropriate activities; lead songs, games, and other activities
• Know where all campers are at all times and utilize a group travel system and frequent head counts to ensure campers are always accounted for, especially during free swim time
• Participate in camp family programs including canoe and climb, opening/closing ceremonies, and other duties as assigned
• If serving as bus counselor, help maintain decorum among campers riding the bus and report any issues to supervisor; be attentive and professional with parents at check in/out
• Greet and communicate with parents through camper recognition or notes about camp experiences
• Ensure each camper’s experience is safe and positive by using conflict resolution skills and dealing with discipline problems based on given guidelines, while keeping supervisor informed of all concerns
• Know, adhere to, and enforce all YMCA rules, policies and emergency procedures
• Submit reports and paperwork on time, as required
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions, as required
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and supervisors
• Be alert to program safety factors and potential hazards; prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous situations; report any problems or hazards to supervisor immediately
• Supervise a group of counselors for a specific age group to ensure camp procedures & policies are followed
• Manage camper discipline issues, communicate with camper services, camp directors and parents
• Coordinate Pack-wide activities each session
  Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
  An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service and be a positive influence on children.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

• Must be able to work on a team and willingness to work outdoors
• Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, lead others
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience supervising others preferred; one year of camp experience preferred