Overnight Camp Counselor

Description
Working at YMCA Camp Cha-La-Kee is more than having a fun summer job in the great outdoors! Our Camp Team creates an environment that inspires our campers to develop new skills, build self-confidence, create lifelong friendships and have safe, challenging adventures. Our activities include sports, archery, riflery, zip line, giant swing, arts & crafts, low ropes, high ropes, aqua inflatables on the lake, banana boat, canoeing, kayaking, swimming pool, boating, tubing and fishing. All this happens on our 61-acre wooded, waterfront campus on the shores of Lake Guntersvillle.
Requirements
EXPERIENCE/PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Willingness to carry out the mission of the YMCA and its programs.
• Ability to see that all business and safety records and procedures set up by the corporation are completed accurately within the defined time schedule.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain all personal certifications needed to serve in this position.
• Ability to interpret, as well as, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Work to continue personal competency through education, outside literature, seminars, etc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated record of individual development.
• Be at least 19 years of age or have at least one year of college experience or its equivalent.
• Be certified in First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding (in-house training available).
• Have specific land and water activities skills as needed for program type.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Able to work as a team leader and builder/member.
• Has a leadership presence in all situations.
• Able to work with diverse populations.
• Professional appearance and behavior.
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Able to research, analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive attitude.
• Adhere to drug free/tobacco free workplace policy.
• Desire to work in a YMCA setting in accordance with the YMCA mission.