Summer Camp - Counselor (Jackson/Milan)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The PT Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for providing direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to supervise a group of children; providing careful; attentive supervision; alert at all times.
• Attend all mandatory training
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with children, parents, and staff. Models relationships-building skills in all interactions.
• Have a strong desire to be a positive influence on children.
• All other duties as assigned
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate to diverse groups of people.
• Have passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the children and staff of the program.
• Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
• Follows and facilities purposeful and engaging activities and curriculum which meet the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all environmental aspects of camp
• Ability to possess conflict resolutions skills, demonstrate sound judgement, and take initiative.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.
Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Complete all components of licensing requirements for Mississippi State Department of Health or Tennessee Department of Human Services.
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc…
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Minimum age of 18
• Previous experience working with school age children; preferably in a day camp setting
• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification and Child Abuse Prevention Training within 30 days of hire date.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Flexible work schedule is required. Part-time work schedules may vary per the needs of specific summer camp sites.
All locations (with exception of Collierville) are open from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.
The Collierville location is open from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Exposure to some chemical elements
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.
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