Resident Village Specialist
Description
Resident Village Specialist
Camp Kern
Oregonia, Ohio
Seasonal Employment May - August
$275-$480/ Weekly
*Required to live on site in a cabin supervising a group of up to 10 campers.
Required to work at least one weekend stay over.
Experience leading large group games and activities preferred but not required.*
Required to work at least one weekend stay over.
Experience leading large group games and activities preferred but not required.*
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing a quality camp experience for children; ensuring their safety and growth. Also responsible for the physical and emotional safety of children participating in activities.
At the YMCA, 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.
Essential Functions:
- Effectively assists in implementation of weekly lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests and developmental levels at camp.
- Work effectively as a team with all Camp Kern Staff
- Learn and teach camp songs around a camp fire
- Participate in dining hall set up
- Effectively lead large group activities such as games, campfires, high ropes course, climbing wall, hayrides, canoeing, night hikes, campfire gatherings, and more.
- Ensure safety by firmly and tactfully enforcing all aquatic rules, policies, and guidelines.
- To implement all ACA and Camp Kern rules and regulation.
- Responsible for the welfare and safety of children enrolled in the group and in the program including always maintaining appropriate ratio and supervision with heightened awareness on field trips.
- Effectively communicates verbal and written reports to parents.
- Possesses working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and follows proper reporting procedures including confidentiality in regards to children and families participating in camp.
- Implement set standards, guidelines, and programs.
- Monitor and maintain accurate records including attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplines, and incidents for each child in counselors’ group.
- Ensure safety by checking for hazardous conditions and making sure all safety equipment is properly placed and in proper working condition.
- Provide excellence in program service and delivery.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required. 2-year college degree preferred.
- Must be over the age of 18.
- One or more years of related childcare experience required.
- Must know how to actively engage children in activities that will enhance their self-esteem.
- Creativity, initiative, flexibility, eagerness to serve, ability to involve others, strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with guests are necessary.