PD- YMCA Camp High Habour Lake Burton

Employer
YMCA of Metro Atlanta
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Salary
Open
Posted
May 25, 2018
Closes
May 26, 2018
Ref
5417159538#FL--J2CBackfill.2
Industry
Hospitality
Category
Operations
The YMCA of Metro Atlanta serves more than 300,000 individuals with 23 full facilities and ten additional camping and childcare locations.

The Y provides financial assistance to support more than 25,000 youth, teens and families.

The Y offers programs that serve kids, adults and families at all stages of life.

As the largest provider of early learning and after-school programs in Georgia, the Y is closing the achievement gap for Atlanta youth.

During the teen years, the Y focuses on leadership development to prepare teens to connect to and serve their communities.

A leader in healthy living, the Y offers youth sports and wellness programs designed to help kids and adults live healthier and be more active.

A strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.

We believe that to bring about meaningful change in individuals and communities, we must be focused and accountable.

At the Y, we measure the success of our cause by how well we engage communities in our three areas of focus: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.

HEALTHY LIVING - Improving the nation's health and well-being.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.

Program Director YMCA Camp High Harbour.

Classification: Seasonal.

Reports to: Site Director and Assistant Site Director.

Purpose: The YMCA Camp High Harbour program director is responsible for overseeing the the well-being and safety of campers and staff.

Essential Job Functions: Other The infirmary staff has specific relationships with other health care staff which may include volunteer/staff physicians, other nurses, infirmary assistants or other designated infirmary staff.

The infirmary staff must also have good report with the professional staff.

General camp clean-up and housekeeping often identifies the relationship with the Camp Counselors and Professional staff with reference to cleanliness and camper and staff health and to communicate specific health issues.

Equipment Used: Knowledge of use of program equipment.

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Qualifications:(Minimum Education and Experience).

Current CPR (child/adult) certification.

Current First aid certification and experience in first aid and emergency management.

Lifeguard certified (required).

Preferably one year of college experience.

Driver s license.

Sense of humor.

Desire to work with children and teenagers.

Ability to be a positive role model and provide positive leadership for young adults and children, both at camp and in the community.

Completed the YMCA Camp High Harbour Advanced Leadership Academy.

Knowledge of campcraft skills, nutrition fundamentals, personal health and hygiene, environmental conservation, interpersonal relationships, and program planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Have a good understanding of the mission and values of the YMCA and be able to demonstrate and teach from those values.

Serve as an active member of a co-working team with professional staff members at camp.

Openly communicate as a mutually supportive and respectful member of a co-working team.

Provide nurturing support to campers who are homesick, lonely, etc.

Provide for the safety, security and comfort of the children.

Strong human relation skills with parents, campers and staff as required.

Turn in all paperwork fully completed on time.

Maintain clean and tidy living quarters.

Maintain clean hygiene and appearance throughout their stay at camp.

Complete all other jobs as mutually agreed upon with site director.

Knowledge of all CHH emergency codes.

Knowledge of all locations and zones specific to camp location (LB/LA).

Strong human relation skills with parents, campers and staff, as required.

Work with a variety of personalities.

Effective delegation abilities.

To put in 100% effort all times and be willing to go the extra mile to get their goals accomplished.

Write behavioral notes, goals and objectives, evaluations and program plans as required by the site director.

Ability to give construct criticism that enables staff members to reach their full potential.

Participate in tower and rotation.

Work scheduled weekends in between sessions.

Be a mentor and role model in and outside of camp.

Physical Aspects of the Job: Ability to lift/assist campers and staff.

Ability to use a telephone.

Maintain written record system.

Ability to quickly get to remote locations on camp property over uneven terrain.

Observe and assess sanitation and safety conditions of the camp.

Ability to communicate with parents, staff, and administration about camper health concerns.

Possess endurance to meet emergency needs.

Ability to drive to off-camp health provider, physician, or emergency treatment locations.

Summer Program Director YMCA Camp High Harbour Lake BurtonIt's fun to work in an organization where people truly BELIEVE in what they are.

doing!.

We're committed to bringing passion and people together to champion.

communities where everyone belongs.

Location: YMCA Camp High Harbour