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YMCA of Middle Tennessee


Resident Camp Counselor

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Posted on: January 4, 2023 Apply Now
Part-Time Job Expires April 30, 2023

Please click HERE to watch a short video regarding the experience and expectations of Camp Widji Staff prior to completing the application.

Pay: $110 per day

Position Summary:

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Resident Camp Director, the Resident Camp Counselor is responsible for supervising his/her cabin and activity group, maintaining the safety of the campers, and ensuring the camp’s daily program is run efficiently through detailed supervision and objective decision making

Essential Functions:

  • Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
  • Be an appropriate role model for all campers
  • Guide the camper’s character development and facilitate friendship forging in their “tribe”
  • Guide & direct campers in a variety of camp activities and teach activity skill development
  • Participate in camp family programs
  • Maintain correspondence home to parents of campers in a timely manner
  • Serve as cabin counselor
  • Ensure the safety of all youth and guest at all times while meeting the individual needs of the participants in a fun environment
  • Know, adhere to, and enforce all YMCA rules, policies and emergency procedures
  • Follow all rules and safety regulations as set forth by the center
  • Ensures that each guest and client has a pleasant experience and their goals and purpose was adequately met
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff
  • Be alert to program safety factors and potential hazards; prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous situations; report any problems or hazards to the Resident Camp Director or Executive Director

Qualifications:

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

Superior supervisory skills and an enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, members and participants to create a culture of service within our Centers

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Ability to work on a team and willingness to work outdoors
  • Ability to understand the needs of participants and to place these needs ahead of his/her own
  • Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, lead others
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent required

Certifications Required:

  • Before start of 1st shift: New Hire Orientation Certification
  • Within two weeks of hire or before 1st shift with children (whichever comes first): CPR/First Aid/AED, Camp Staff Training Orientation
Apply Now

Contact & Location

Phone
(940) 898-2950
Email
careers@twu.edu
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Woodcock Hall, Suite 200
1202 Old Main Circle
Denton, TX 76204

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Rebecca Fredrickson
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Brookelyn Bush, M.Ed
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Alexandra Deppen
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