This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Support Staff - Resident Camp at YMCA Camp Y-Noah creates and maintains a safe, supportive, and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while maintaining the safe operation and instruction of all Resident camp activities in accordance with camp policies and procedures. This position is under the supervision of the Program director and assists in supervising all counselor staff working as part of the Resident Camp Program.
- 21 years of age and a High School graduate (preferred).
- At least one year of college or equivalent life/work-experience (preferred).
- BCI/FBI background check results prior to first day of work; results must be compliant with ODJFS Prohibitive Convictions per 5101:2-12 and 5101:2-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
- Must be able to receive and apply critical feedback in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to make appropriate decisions regarding childcare and program.
- Must be First Aid and CPR certified (offered during or before staff training).
- Must be Belay trained or Lifeguard certified (offered during staff training).
- Participate in the pre-camp training and planning process.
- Supervise and support counselors in a constructive way, giving, and listening to any feedback. Supporting and motivating staff in their daily activities; assisting where needed.
- Is responsible for ensuring high quality, engaging, and safe program delivery in all activity areas while ensuring the well-being of campers and staff.
- Supports the leading and organization of staff meetings.
- Participate in and assist with both Resident Camp and Day Camp programs.
- Oversees all behaviors of campers and ensures that these behaviors are documented appropriately.
- Maintain a respectful and supportive relationship with all staff.
- Maintain all paperwork pertinent to the position.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for our camp, programs, and campers.
- Guides and assists others to complete all reports and documentation timely including but not limited to: incident reports, accident reports, camper behavior reports, child abuse reports, and other business office forms.
- Support Staff will have a key area of focus and serve as the Program Leader for that area Focus.
- Leads groups on ropes course activities including belay duties as needed.
- Supervises campers and staff during all high and low ropes course activities.
- Trains and evaluates staff in proper use and programing of all high and low ropes course activities.
- Maintains, inspects, cleans, repairs, orders, and reports on ropes course equipment and facilities.
- Plans, programs, executes, and evaluates all ropes course activities.
- Assist in managing team of Belaying staff. Plans and runs weekly belay in-service training. Regularly evaluates belay staff, providing feedback throughout the year.
- Ensures safety of all participants in ropes activities.
Communication & Influence: Interprets messages and body language effectively. Listens with intent to understand the perspective of others by using appropriate communication methods, including open-ended questions.
Emotional Maturity: Acts in alignment with personal and organizational values in all situations. Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others. Accepts responsibility for behavior. Leads with empathy, anticipating how actions and words impact others. Operates with openness and a willingness to receive ongoing feedback from all levels of the organization.
Inclusion: Embraces all dimensions of diversity (i.e., ability, age, culture, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, income, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, etc.) by treating all people with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Recognizes own biases and suspends judgmental thinking. Responds to challenges with possible solutions in a timely manner.
Must be First Aid and CPR certified (offered during or before staff training).