Summer Camp Counselor

ABOUT THE YMCA:

Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region's longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated candidates for our Summer Camp programs! You will supervise groups of children and implement YMCA activities under the direction of the Youth Development Director. You will work collaboratively with peers to lead activities like group games, painting, reading, and motor skills activities. Join us and have an exciting and challenging summer job, and make this a fantastic experience for the kids, families and communities we serve!

This is a seasonal in person position with mandatory training dates of May 16th- May 23rd. Summer camp starts May 26th running Monday-Friday throughout the summer, ending on August 7th. We are hiring for all four YMCA locations (Bill and Lillie Heinrich, Durango Hills, Centennial Hills, Skyview YMCAs)

Y Camp keeps kids physically active through games, sports, and pool time. Creativity is sparked and learning is promoted through crafts, skits, camp songs, literacy activities, and STEAM projects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics). Character is developed through our Y Ties Initiative, conflict resolution skill building, and by instilling the Y's Core Values (Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring) throughout the day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Leads and participates in group activities and performs related skills (e.g., crafts, STEAM, sports, reading, and games).
2. Follows specific YMCA Camp Standard Operating Procedures (e.g., check-in/out of participants, parent greeting, cleaning and straightening of supplies in the area).
3. Implements program activities and special events.
4. Promotes and embraces Character Development in curriculum.
5. Serves as a positive role model for program participants.
6. Builds and maintains a high-standard of member service for all program participants.
7. Promotes safety as an overriding objective in all programming efforts.
8. Performs all other duties as assigned.

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with children.
• Attends required abuse risk management training.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

WHY WORK HERE?:

At the YMCA of Southern Nevada, we're committed to providing a superior work environment that offers challenges, flexibility, and fun. We have been repeatedly recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace by the Las Vegas Review Journal. As an employee you'll receive the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• 10% Retirement Contribution* and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
• Free YMCA Membership and discounts on all programs
• Rain - Instant Pay Benefit
• Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• *Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you. We are service driven: we go above and beyond to keep people coming back and apply a listen-first and solution-oriented approach to resolving conflicts. We are safety focused: we are proactive in keeping everyone safe and respond promptly to incidents as a team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• An employee in this role must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to supervise activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations. The employee may work in outside weather conditions.
• The employee needs visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• The employee needs the ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate management techniques.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training.
• Summer Camp Training - Mandatory training May 16th - 23rd
• Working with Children training within 30 days of hire
• Within 30 days of hire, current American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer (includes AED) and First Aid Certifications
• 18 years or older preferred. 16 years or older required.