Village Head

Description

$450-$550 per week plus room and board

Under direction of the Program Director , the village head is responsible for supervision of all campers and staff within their assigned area. Other responsibilities include designing activities for campers meant to build a community and help campers become comfortable in their new surroundings. Village heads will work with staffing director on placement of staff to make sure that cabins are properly staffed with counselors. Must have daily meetings with Director of Operations to go over camp needs. . The position is responsible for ensuring that the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the supervision of campers and staff within their area.
• Provide appropriate qualified staff for cabins.
• Keep accurate, detailed records of incident reports and other necessary documentation.
• Give assistance to the Program Director and the rest of the central staff team with planning, development and implementation of quality camp and village programming.
• Provide a safe environment and program for all participants.
• Is familiar with and carries out emergency procedures, building rules and regulations.
• Attend all required trainings and meetings
• Assume responsibility for leadership and guidance to campers in daily living skills, with special attention to: Camper personal interactions with respect to others; Camper participation in all camp activities; Camper personal growth, self-confidence and independence.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must have experience with camp and working with children.
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer required; certifications must be valid/current before the first day of staff training and throughout the duration of your seasonal employment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Person must possess values consistent with the mission of the YMCA.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and transport equipment from one location to another.
• Ability to visibly observe children.
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time.
• Ability to demonstrate and lead activities.
• Ability to hear distress signals even when distracted by noise and activity.
• Ability to reason, solve problems and make sound decisions even when distracted by noise and activity.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme heat and humidity.
• Observe and promote safety and security procedures.

The YMCA of Greater Rochester provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.