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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Village Leader is responsible for the overall staff and camper experience, helping to foster meaningful relationships. The Village Leader helps schedule and evaluate staff, acting as the first line of support for any staff concerns. This includes supporting program delivery and stepping in when camper behavior concerns arise. The Village Leader works collaboratively with other Village Leaders and Admin to ensure daily communication happens with each staff and camper. The Village Leader is a part of the Admin team and supports the overnight camp program.

OUR CULTURE:

At YMCA of the Rockies, we firmly believe in our mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We count on our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our guests and for each other and we expect constant demonstration of our core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ALL CAMP CHIEF OURAY STAFF:

  • Create a safe space for all campers, families, and staff. Promote safe work practices to allow for development and growth for all.

  • Possess the social and emotional skills necessary to build rapport and positive relationships, putting camper needs first

  • Respond to camper and customer requests for service, troubleshoot problems and develop solutions in a patient and respectful manner.

  • Contribute to a cooperative and positive camp community, be a team player

  • Be responsible for the upkeep of the camp facility and cleanliness of camp. Report any repairs in a timely manner.

  • Assist other departments as needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR ASSISTANT SUMMER CAMP DIRECTOR:

  • Supervisory

  • Supervise one camper village (North or South), working collaboratively with the other Village Leader

  • Ensure camp living cleanliness standards are maintained, including housekeeping and basic maintenance

  • Support staff through concerns and problems in a patient manner, act as first point of contact for staff concerns

  • Supervise and assist cabin activities and relationship building

  • Assist Summer Camp Director with staff corrective action conversations as needed

  • Assist with the overall administration of Camp Chief Ouray programs as organized by the Camp Executive

  • Assist in nighttime responsibilities, assuring campers and staff are safe after lights out

  • Training

  • Participate in admin and staff training prior to working with campers.

  • Assist with the coordination and implementation of curriculum for staff training. Evaluate trainings after delivery.

  • Provide training appropriate to areas supervised to assure quality programming and camp activities.

  • Program

  • Become familiar with total camp program.

  • Be concerned with the needs of camper and staff development and growth

  • Oversee maintenance and care of living areas and cleanliness of cabins.

  • Help ensure staff are properly trained on progression & lesson plans that meet ACA, YMCA, and Colorado Child Care Licensing standards and regulations

  • Work with Admin Staff to schedule and oversee all cabin counselors.

  • Observe and communicate with all cabin counselors daily. Address any issues immediately.

  • Help develop quality rainy day activities and making proper adjustments in program due to weather. Establish a staff rainy day resource box.

  • Ensure that first aid kits and medical equipment for counselors and village is properly maintained and readily available.

  • Make sure all ratios and ACA standards are followed for cabin counseling staff

  • Participate and help organize Evening Programs as needed.

  • Assume cabin counselor responsibilities as necessary.

  • Meetings

  • Meet daily with Summer Camp Director and other Village Leaders to discuss and evaluate programs, activities and staff.

  • Consult with Summer Camp Director relative to suggestions for improvement of activities and general camp experiences.

  • Meet weekly one-on-one with every cabin counselor to discuss successes, goals and areas of improvement.

  • Meet twice weekly with other camp administrators to evaluate program.

  • Conduct village meetings and announcements weekly

  • Reports/Evaluations

  • Maintain log of daily camp happenings, i.e. risk management situations, weather, special activities, evening programs, etc.

  • Submit mid-season and end-of-season evaluations for designated cabin counselor staff

  • Write a report and evaluation of program (End of Season Report) and summer including programs, leadership, site and facilities and recommendations for the future.

  • Compile activity curriculum and tract progression with in activity logs/ binders.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Preferably be at least 21 years of age, and have experience working with youth in a summer camp setting

  • Have supervisory experience

  • Have organizational and scheduling skills

  • Ability to prioritize tasks and efficiently manage time.

  • Must have current certification in CPR/First Aid or be willing to obtain certification

  • All other duties as assigned

GENERAL YMCA OF THE ROCKIES REQUIREMENTS

  • Uphold and reflect the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith in all functions

  • Uphold the YMCA of the Rockies Mission, policies, and programs

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is required

  • Possess excellent customer service skills; for example, friendly, personable, helpful, patient, and professional

  • Support the Association safety program. Promote safe work practices and a safe environment for guests, members, and staff

  • Promote a cooperative, positive, and flexible atmosphere while working with others in a diverse environment

  • Must meet acceptable criminal background check standards

  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

  • All other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Willingness to comply with YMCA and DOT rules to be approved to operate YMCA vehicles, including 15-passenger mini-buses.

  • Must conduct all vehicle operations within the DOT Regulatory Requirements that apply to the position's specific driving duties.

  • Must have a valid US Driver's license or, if required, a Commercial Driver's License.

  • Must have a satisfactory driving safety record (Verified by MVR Review)

  • Must have the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card (Complete DOT Physical) in order to perform driving duties.

  • Drivers must pass a pre-employment drug test.

  • Drivers must complete a YMCA driver training program.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

  • Be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions

  • Be able to hike on rugged terrain

  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds, climb/work on ladders and in tight spaces.

Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,

or qualifications associated with the job.

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