Day Camp Leader - Camp Campbell

SALARY RANGE:

$20-$21/HOUR

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support campers in an all-day program at the YMCA Camp Campbell Traditional Day Camp.

• Assist campers throughout their camp experience, including but not limited to: small group meetings, teambuilding, arts and crafts, guided exploration, sports, and skill-based programming.

• Identify and report any potential risks.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; know participant locations at all times, make participants aware of and enforce appropriate safety regulations and procedures, apply appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintain all program equipment and facilities.

• Consistently demonstrate positive behavior management; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.

• Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments.

• Consistently demonstrate positive interactions with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

• Maintain open lines of communication with Day Camp Leadership.

• Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules, and regulations of the YMCA.

• Work in a team environment and provide open communication regarding concerns/issues with children or co-workers.

• Maintain required camper-to-staff ratios at all times, including actively entering the pool or aquatic areas as needed to ensure proper supervision and compliance with YMCA safety standards.

• Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours.

• Other duties as assigned.