Day Camp Counselor- Shades Valley

Primary Summary:

The YMCA's focus is strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Lead and actively participate in activities/games with children, effectively monitor behavior while using appropriate discipline techniques, and develop age-appropriate skills. This position is responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean summer program site, ensuring a high level of program quality, and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants and their families. The Day Camp Counselor will provide a positive role model to youth & teens within the philosophy of YMCA standards and expectations with an emphasis on youth development and healthy living.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise the children, with first priority in their safety, at all times, following risk management policies.
• Participate and encourage the participation of all students in daily activities and events.
• Attend staff meetings, mandatory training, and other YMCA events such as in-service, parent nights, and special events as required by the program.
• Responsible for the care of all facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Provide opportunities for youth development as defined by the YMCA of Greater Birmingham and in areas of leadership and core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
• Communicate with parents, co-workers, and supervisors about incidents involving children's behavior, actions, or other concerns.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including discipline procedures.
• Prepare and maintain necessary supplies.
• Arrive to work on time, as scheduled, dressed appropriately & ready to work.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Community: Makes members and community need paramount and does everything in their power to engage and partner with members and community to exceed expectations.
• Volunteerism: Advances the legacy of volunteer engagement and leadership.
• Philanthropy: Values and supports the many facets of philanthropy as an essential component of achieving the Ys mission.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, including cultural competence.
• Relationships: Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Ys work.
• Influence: Employs influence strategies that engage, inspire, and build commitment to the position and achieve the overall Y goals.
• Communication: Listens and expresses ideas effectively and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the audience's needs.
• Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Quality Results: Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences
• Developing Others: Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others' capabilities to attain the highest level of performance possible.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum age of 19 years old
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must be willing to work outdoors.
• Successful completion of a background check and Child Abuse & Neglect screening
• Acquire and maintain the following certifications:
• First Aid/CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)
• Requisite Cypherworx Online Training Modules
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire and ability to work with children of all ages.
• Demonstrated responsibility and dependability.
• Follow through actions regarding communication with all parents.
• Must exhibit patience and understanding.
• Must be able to receive, comprehend, and follow detailed instructions.
• Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours weekly.

Physical Demands:

• Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind.
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well-being.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms.
• May be required to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time outdoors.
• Physically and actively engage in play and sports.