Camp Ropes Specialist - Seasonal

Position Summary

Responsible for developing, supervising and organizing one or more specific program areas within a campsite.

Essential Functions

 Design camper programs around specific camp specialties of an athletic, creative, physical and/or educational nature.  Plan and schedule activities based on the abilities, and interests of campers.  Write lesson plans that will l engage campers and foster and enhance their skill development.  Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment, proper techniques in activity participation, and articulate expected learning and achievement for satisfactory completion of activities.  Monitor participation to ensure safety rules and requirements are followed.  Maintain awareness of potential health and safety issues, identify hazards, and take appropriate action to resolve.

YMCA Competencies

• Mission and
• Community
• Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruit s volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
• People
• Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.
• Results
• Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgment s and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.
• Personal
• Development
• Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self - development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications

 Minimum 18 years of age.  High School graduate or equivalent; minimum one year college preferred.  Experience working with children in day camp setting.  Ability to interact effectively with children and parents on a range of issues.  Experienced and skilled in one or more camp program activities.  Certified, or ability to be certified, within first 30 days of hire in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention.

Physical Demands