2018 Teen Job Listing

Basic Function and scope of responsibility:
­ -Assists Camp Counselor in providing leadership to a group of children in the camp program

Supervisory Responsibility:
 No Supervisory responsibility

Organizational Structure:
Job title to which this position reports: Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director
Job titles directly reporting to this position: None
Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None

Major Deliverables:
­ -Assists in implementing the daily camp program activities
­ -Participates in staff trainings, meetings, and conferences as required
­ -Assists in guiding campers and helps them adjust and grow in relationships with one another
­ -May lead a small group of children in activities that include music, games, art or story telling
­ -Responsible for the safety of the children at all times
­ -Interacts with the children at all times, taking part in each activity in which the children are involved
­ -Assists and participates in all camp-wide activities and special events
­ -Encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities
­ -Maintains good public relations with parents
­ -Supports the program goals of the YMCA as a whole and the branch in particular
­ -Other duties as required
Educational Requirements:
­ -High school diploma or GED
­ -Must be 16 years of age
Certification Requirements: .
­ -Current CPR and First Aid Certification
­ -Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
­ -Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
­ -Must meet the county/state licensing requirements
Training, skills, knowledge and experience:
­ -Ability to work well with others; take guidance and direction; be enthusiastic, patient, and flexible
­ -Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities
­ -Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents
­ -Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development
­ -Blood Borne Pathogens
­ -Facility Orientation
­ -Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse
­ -Day Camp Policies
­ -Staff/Parent Handbook
­ -Camp Curriculum
­ -Emergency Procedures
* The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 21 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files.

Working conditions/physical effort:
­ -Must be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
­ -Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
­ -Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
­ -Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
­ -Must have visual acuity to observe all children

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