Camp Crosley - Summer Camp Program Staff

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.
• The Summer Cabin Counselor at Camp Crosley YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals.
• The person in this position should have a desire to work with children, peers, and the outdoors.
• Counselors are directly responsible for the program leadership and well-being of campers, participants, and members under the supervision of the Overnight Camp Director and the Day Camp Director.
• Counselors role model for all campers choices that will help all young children to become successful, confident and caring as they mature.

Our culture

• Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
• We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
• 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.

Essential functions

· Putting forth an honest effort, admitting mistakes. Your integrity is reflected in your honest choices.

· Caring, compassionate and accountable to anyone that we serve. We strive to put the needs of others before our own. We strive to do what is best for the individual and the community.

· Respect for all individuals that enter Camp Crosley YMCA. We provide opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to experience a safe learning environment where everyone is encouraged to grow.

· Be an active contributing member of the camp community and take responsibility for all the roles you play as a counselor, mentor, friend, and learner.

· Be available to do whatever is needed to ensure the best possible week for all Crosley campers, members and participants from Sunday noon through Saturday at 10:00 am.

· Live by and teach the Four Principles of the Camp Crosley

Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.

· Maintain the health and safety of campers, members, and participants.

· Attend Mandatory staff training which will be anywhere from 6-10 days in length.

· Assist the campers, members, and participants as they increase their understanding of their natural and social environments.

· Ensure that all applicable YMCA, ACA (American Camp Association), local, state, and federal regulations are fulfilled.

· Arrange special activities for groups of children.

· Guide and direct campers, members, and participants toward their potential by creating a loving and supportive environment.

· Actively participate in teaching and assisting in activities.

· Be flexible and assist in any and all areas of Camp Crosley as needed and directed.

· Provide program leadership by being prepared at all times to teach a variety of camp activities.

· Recognize campers, members, and participants for their personal growth, exemplary behavior, and skill attainment. Effectively prepare end of session camper notes and submit in a timely fashion.

Leadership competency model: Our disciplines & competencies

ADVANCING OUR MISSION AND CAUSE provides visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community

Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community

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

Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work

Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community

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

LEADING OPERATIONS ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so

that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community

Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment

Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role

Innovation

Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

DEVELOPING & INSPIRING PEOPLE support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact

Developing Self & Others

Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential

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

Qualifications

• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training prior to first shift.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Work environment & physical demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly moving and remains active throughout the duration of the day.
• The employee frequently is required stand and must be able to move around the work environment for long periods of time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Agreement

I have read and understand the above position description and accept the agreed upon salary and conditions indicated. I agree to fulfill all requiremenmts necessary for the performance of all job segments as described. I understand that peridoic performance reviews will become the basis for future merit increases, and that satisfactory performance is the sole condition of increased compensation. By performance and through behavior and interation with other employees, members, and guest, I will further the goals/objectives of Camp Crosley and the YMCA of Muncie and will make a positive contribution to the successful potential of the YMCA of Muncie.