Sports Camp Counselor

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Sports Camp Counselor position is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and facilitation of SPORTS CAMPs activities. Counselors will work directly with and supervise campers each day, and will work in a team with other counselors and the Sports Camp Coordinator to facilitate camp activities each day.

This position is seasonal (May 13, 2024 - August 9, 2024). If you want to continue employment with the Y after summer camp, you will need to apply with the desired department.

SPORTS CAMP OVERVIEW

The Stephens Family YMCA runs over 80 camps each summer, including a variety of sports and specialty camps. Sports Camp Counselors would be directly involved in various SPORTS CAMPs or specialty camps. Sports camps have 20-30 campers that attend each week to improve their skills in the specific sports, but also to have fun, develop friendships, and create great experiences in the summer. Counselors will work with 8-10 other counselors to lead the camp and facilitate activities to give campers the best experience possible. YMCA camps are fun, high energy, and a highly rewarding experience to work!

REQUIREMENTS

This position requires that the applicant be at least sixteen years of age. Applicants must be comfortable working with children and in a team setting. Applicants are preferred to have experience working with children, in camp settings, or comparable experiences. Applicants should be able to work 20-35 hours a week during the summer between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the planning and development of weekly SPORTS CAMP activities and schedules.
• Work with a team of counselors in the facilitation of camp activities.
• Responsible for the safety of children in the camps at all times.
• Manage campers' behaviors and discipline bad behavior when necessary.
• Adjust activities and schedules to meet the needs of campers with special needs.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow proper drop-off and pick-up procedures of campers each day.
• Lead field trips and follow proper protocols and procedures away from the YMCA.
• Work scheduled hours and accurately complete time cards.
• Effectively communicate with parents of children in the SPORTS CAMP programs.
• Communicate all needs, concerns and requests of the parents, campers, and general camp to the Sports Director.
• Responsible for any other duties deemed necessary by the Sports Director.

EFFECT ON END RESULT

When this position’s duties are fulfilled successfully, the YMCA camp programs will be viewed as a quality day camp that focuses on the safety of children and improve the quality of life in the Champaign County area. Campers will improve their skills based on the specific SPORTS CAMPs, acquire an understanding of YMCA values, an appreciation of others, and a sense of belonging.