HIRING CAMP COUNSELORS FOR ALL CAMP LOCATIONS: SANDWICH, BARNSTABLE, FALMOUTH, WOODS HOLE, & HARWICH! Position Summary: Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Provides a quality experience to children & parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, & caring. Essential Functions: Supervises a group of children. Assists with lesson plans & implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate & consistent with YMCA values. Adheres to program standards including safety & cleanliness standards. Attends staff meetings & trainings. Maintains positive relations with parents & other staff. Models\' positive relationship-building skills in all interactions. Maintains required certifications. Attends staff meetings & trainings. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations & procedures, including emergency & safety procedures. Completes reports as necessary. Other duties as assigned. YMCA Competencies (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts & demonstrates the Y?s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others & fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers & builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, & perceptions. Builds rapport & relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person?s point of view & remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding & meaning; speaks & writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, & transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches & discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work & actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies & procedures & reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals & deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change & seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths & limitations & how they impact relationships. Has the functional & technical knowledge & skills required to perform well; uses best practices & demonstrates up-to-date knowledge & skills in technology. Qualifications: Minimum age of 16 & (1) have at least four weeks experience as a participant in a structured group camping &/or at least four weeks experience in a supervisory role with children; or (2) have satisfactorily completed a camp counselor orientation program prior to the arrival of campers. Must be at least three years older than the campers whom they supervise. Previous experience working with children. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, music, drama, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications & Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Physical Demands: Sufficient strength, agility & mobility to perform essential functions of position.