Specialty Camp Counselor I

Do you love art, building with Legos or partaking in science experiments?  Specialty Camp Counselors provide campers with a unique experience.  From field trips across Lake County to running a Lego camp – share your passion with camp today!

POSITION SUMMARY: This seasonal position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. Under the direction of the Youth & Family Director the Specialty Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe camp experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supports plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
2. Participates in the development of camp specific activities.
3. Strong desire to care for, work with and motivate children and parents.
4. Supervises a group of children in structured and unstructured activities.
5. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
6. Ensure all children are signed in/out with time of drop off/pick up, reviewing IDs with pick up list.
7. Ensure leave no trace principles are enforced.
8. Maintain required program records.
9. Supports Specialty counselors on offsite or camp specific activities.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation and online trainings required.
2. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
3. Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
4. Minimum age 18 years of age and GED/high school diploma required.
5. Job related experience working with school age children in camp setting.
6. Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT:

• Know and model the Crossroads YMCA staff pledge to ensure participants have a legendary experience.
• Acquaint and recommend members to participate in a variety of YMCA programs.
• Develop professional relationships that promote the building of small communities.
• Support our YMCA annual campaign by inviting members to participate.
• Build an environment in which valuing diversity and inclusion is encouraged.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Subject to outdoor weather conditions.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.