Junior Counselor Summer Camp at YMCA OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD INC

Wilbraham, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

15.5

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Judgment, Relationship Building, Customer Service, Swimming, Bicycling, Emotional Intelligence, Inclusion, Decision Making

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Summer Camp Junior Counselor - Stony Brook Acres PAY RATE: $15.50/hour This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will: * Uphold and follow all values, practices, and policies of the YMCA of Greater Springfield. * Adhere to, and act in accordance, with all camp policies particularly as they relate to safety. * Adhere to, and act in accordance with, the requirements of the local Department of Health and all other Massachusetts laws governing our summer camp programs. * Work closely with Senior Counselors and carry out assigned duties on a daily basis. * Work with staff to ensure a safe environment for participants. * Incumbent must maintain high standards for all staff and programming. * S/he must promote the best practices of customer service. * Must represent the YMCA in a professional manner and promote a positive and cheerful environment during each work shift. This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs. Qualifications: * Must be no younger than 16 years old and no older than 17 years at time of hire. * Must be currently enrolled in High School or equivalent program. * Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in lieu of education requirements where permitted. * Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. * Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills. * Ability to follow sound judgment calls in a fast-paced, participant-focused environment. * Must be able to role-model positive behaviors. * Must be able to work in a high-value, and potentially high-stress, environment. * An ability to work with a diverse population. * Exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. * Excellent relationship building skills. * Demonstrated ability to swim, ride a bicycle, get wet (pool and rain), traverse wooded terrain, and be exposed to outdoor summer conditions for extended periods of time. Leadership Competencies: While each of our leadership competencies plays a role in the success of our staff members, for this role we will be paying special attention to the areas of: * Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. * Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. * Decision Making - Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another. * Emotional Intelligence - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, as well as how they impact relationships Work Environment and Physical Requirements: * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to: 1. Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time 2. Move around the work environment independently 3. Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart-phone. 4. Push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time. * The noise level in the work place is usually moderate, but may vary based on a number of external factors.

Responsibilities

The Junior Counselor supports Senior Counselors in maintaining a safe and positive environment for camp participants. They are responsible for upholding YMCA values and adhering to safety and health department policies.