What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Groundkeeper position at YMCA of Greater Springfield?
GROUNDSKEEPING
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:
Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time.
Move around the work environment independently.
Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart-phone.
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.
- 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 camp director 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 at time of hire.
- Additional years of professional experience.
- 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 traverse wooded terrain, and be exposed to outdoor summer conditions for extended periods of time.
While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:
Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time.
Move around the work environment independently.
Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart-phone.
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.
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