Camper Support Coordinator

YMCA Of Greater Seattle; Eastsound (WA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Membership to YMCA of Greater Seattle

Free access to mental health resources

Rapidly-accruing paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Seattle YMCA is seeking a Camper Support Coordinator for our seasonal camp, reporting to the Camper Support Director. The role focuses on supporting campers’ mental, emotional and social health while ensuring safety and a positive environment.

Compensation starts at $115/day, with increases for returning staff: $123/day after second season, $131/day after third, and $139/day for 4+ seasons. Benefits include YMCA membership, access to mental health resources, and rapidly accruing PTO; some

Qualifikationen

• 18 years old or older.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• 1–2 years of experience with children (camping, childcare, tutoring, nannying, coaching).
• Ability to participate in outdoor activities and rigorous physical activity.
• Strong professional interaction with parents, campers and staff.

Aufgaben

• Supervises camper safety and ensures accountability for campers at all times.
• Provides resources and support for campers needing extra attention due to behavior or health.
• Communicates with parents/guardians to share updates and insights.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of cabins, bathrooms and main lodge.
• Keeps program equipment and spaces in good condition.
• Maintains incident reports and communicates needs to supervisor.
• Attends meetings and trainings and responds to health emergencies.
• Adheres to ACA standards and YMCA policies.

Kenntnisse

Outdoor activity

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

COMPENSATION: $115/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job for second season: $123/day, Staff returning to the same or equivalent job forthird season:$131/day, staff returning to the same or equivalent job for4 or more seasons: $139/day.

SUMMARY Camper Support Coordinators provide direct support to campers who need extra support while at camp, and work with other camp staff to create plans to support campers. They are responsible for supporting the mental, emotional and social health needs of campers, with the aim of helping everyone to feel safe, happy, and comfortable while ensuring the supervision and safety of campers at all times. Camper Support Coordinators are supervised by the Camper Support Director and perform other duties as assigned.

To learn more about working with Camp & Outdoor Leadership at the Y, please visit us online at www.campingandoutdoorleadership.org

What you’ll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO)

*Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises and assists with specific camper supervision. Ensures that all staff are accounting for campers and safety at all times, especially campers who need extra support.
• Works closely with unit directors, assistant directors, medical team staff, and cabin counselors providing resources, suggestions, and direct support for campers who need extra attention due to behavior, health (mental and physical), or life circumstance.
• Communicates directly with parents, guardians, or case workers pro- and re-actively to gain insight for working with specific campers and to give updates on the campers' experience.
• Maintains high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge.
• Assists in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available.
• Assists in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
• Maintains detailed reports and accounts of all work with campers, families, and staff.
• Communicates personal or camper/staff needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attends meeting and trainings.
• Responds to mental, emotional, or social health-related emergencies.
• Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and corrective action situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers, or in shared and housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This seasonal camp position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

TRAVEL

This position is required to live onsite at camp. All travel required for work will be done by YMCA Authorized Drivers.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 18 years old or older
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid
• 1-2 years of experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, coaching
• Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
• Ability to relate to parents/caregivers, campers, and staff in a professional manner.

If applicable, other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two or more years of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Work or life experience or education in social work, mental health counseling or related fields
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building

MISSION STATEMENT

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.