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Job Title: Camp on Campus Counselor

Reports To: Assistant School Age Child Care Director Work Location: Southwest YMCA, Syracuse, NY

FLSA: Non-exempt – Seasonal/Temporary

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; varies

Salary Range: $15.00/hour

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement | YMCA OF CENTRAL NEW YORK (ymcacny.org) (https://www.ymcacny.org/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging-statement)

Position Summary:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the School Age & Family Director and the Camp Director, the CCC Counselor is responsible for working with staff in a day camp program that will meet the objectives of the Camp on Campus Program and will be appropriate for campers within the unit they are assigned. Individually responsible for 10 to 15 campers per session, provide opportunities for all campers to build confidence, learn new life-skills, and develop friendships. The Camp on Campus Counselor assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training .

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $15.00/hour, Seasonal, non-exempt

• YMCA Membership

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Attend and be involved in staff training and orientation.

• Attend all weekly camp staff meetings and participate in all extra meetings as needed.

• Available to work daily within the hours of the program schedule as outlined by the Head Counselor and the Camp Director.

• Work closely with other staff to develop a full recreational and educational program each session.

• Assist in the development and implementation of special programs as assigned by the Camp Director.

• Maintain all records for the group including attendance, camper assignments to counselors, and parent communications.

• Assist with the supervision of the lunch period (assigned by Head Counselor) and sit with a group of campers during to ensure that each camper is eating a proper lunch and drinking enough fluids to prevent dehydration and other heat related illnesses.

• Supervise and keep track of all children in the assigned group and be aware of safety issues to eliminate accidents. Assist all campers the daily organization of their belongings.

• Act in a professional manner at all times including personal appearance, speech, and interaction with campers, their families, and other staff.

• Understand that you are part of a team that is responsible for a group of campers and that your activities should be implemented in such a way that your campers receive a fun, meaningful, and safe experience.

• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the camp area including all outside locations used by the camp.

• Handle all discipline problems in a consistent manner as they occur. Seek advice from Camp Director.

• Responsible for implementing all other tasks as assigned by the Camp Director.

Experience, Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, with some college experience preferred but not required.

• Prior experience working in a camp setting/environment, and supervision of children, preferred.

• Experience working with children in sports, games, music/drama, and or outdoor activities.

• Must be 18 years of age.

• Excellent organizational and communications skills both verbal and written are essential to the success of this position.

• Brings to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people.

• Possess a general knowledge and understanding of YMCA, its goals, and its mission.

• Possess knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in program implementation.

• Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 3 to 14.

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens and Employee Safety trainings prior to initial assignment to position.

• Must attend and complete Youth Protection training, as well as any other related Camp on Campus trainings.

• Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.

• CPR/AED and/or First Aid certifications preferred (opportunity provided).

• YMCA Leadership Competencies:

• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is

• community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit

• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages,

• inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause

• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence

• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

Physical Demands:

Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, type, run, jump, kick, catch, throw, climb, kneel, bend, reach, balance, crouch or crawl, climb and/or balance, reach with hands and arms, handle or feel, stoop, lift/move and carry approximately 35 pounds, and use hands and fingers. Must be able to lift and/or maneuver large gym equipment. Special vision abilities required: distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Duties are performed in an outdoor environment and in a camp group setting; at times camp employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and the risk of injury from children. All camp employees are required to follow the preventive health policies of the Camp at all times. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average. Employees will be frequently exposed to a wet/cold, hot/humid climate.