Traditional Camp Site Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Traditional Camp Site Supervisor must be able to lead and actively participate in helping counselors in planning the weeks’ worth of activities for campers. They must be able to effectively monitor behavior while using appropriate discipline techniques and develop age-appropriate activities. This position is responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean summer program site; ensuring a high level of program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants, their families, and staff. The Lead Day Camp Counselor will provide a positive role model to counselors within the philosophy of YMCA standards and expectations. .

THE Y’S VALUES

Our core values are caring, honesty, respect,responsibility, and faith—they guide everything we do.

THE Y’S CULTURE

At the Y, our purpose is to strengthen community. We strive to live up to our purpose

every day, working side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone has the

opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. No matter who you are or where you’re from,

we believe that we’re stronger when we work together for the greater good.

WE ARE:

Welcoming: We’re open to all. We create spaces where you can be, belong and become.

Genuine: We value who you are and encourage you to be true to yourself and others.

Nurturing: We’re with you on your journey to develop your full potential.

Hopeful: We believe in your ability to create positive change in our community and in the world.

Determined: We’re on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prior to Summer Camps:

• Set-up schedules for counselors, transportation, and campers
• Set-up the site in coordination with the Director
• Communicate with counselors assigned to the Summer Camp at your location
• Communicate with campers and families attending Summer Camp at your location
• Other duties as assigned

the Summer Camps:

• Support counselors with developing and implementing the summer camp plans
• Give feedback and guidance to counselors
• Ensure disciplinary procedures with counselors and campers are being followed
• Communicate with necessary stakeholders as necessary and required (parents, counselors, campers, transportation.)
• Monitor camper arrival and pickup
• Ensure staffing coverage is in place for staff absences
• Maintain accurate records as required
• Other duties as assigned

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.