Lead Camp Counselor - Clarke After School | Henderson Family YMCA

Position Summary: Organizes and implements high quality program(s) within the Youth Development Department. Essential Functions Greet campers and parents with a smile.Assist with group activities, bathroom monitoring, and assist with snack time. Play and interact with campers and promote the YMCA character traits.Never assume complete control of a group. Be aware of your surroundings and always be safety conscious.Report any problems to a Team Leader or the Director.Interact with the children during games, activities, and programs remember to come down to their level.Aid in cleaning up areas after all activities.Be sure to supervise in the bathrooms always.Set the example be a role model.Attend staff meetingsKnow the YMCA character traits Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith and demonstrate them; discuss these with the campers when appropriate.Have respect for your co-workers and help one another be sure to show the same respect to the campers.Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Assist with meal service and meal counting under the direction of the site supervisor during participation in SFSP & CACFP.Attend annual training provided by sponsorEncourage the children to try new foods and engage them in conversation to increase participation. Have fun!Other duties as required. Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or olderHigh school diploma Good oral and written communication skillsCPR certified or pass CPR certification class within 30 days of employmentExperience working at Clarke Elementary preferred but not required 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to use a computer and must be able to communicate using a computer and/or phone or smart device.Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives.