Under direction of Senior Counselor, the Diverse Abilities Junior Counselor is expected to guide campers throughout the camping experience and assist in planning daily camping activities and programs; ensure safety and well-being of campers; supervise campers and staff to ensure that camper and parent needs and expectations are met.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All Hamilton Area YMCA staff are responsible for the following:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Abilityto perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Exposure to high levels of noise and various environmental conditions.
Acquire and maintain the following certifications:
- CPR/AED/First Aid obtained through the American Red Cross (valid 2 years)
- Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years)
- CARI/CHRI
- Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet.
OTHER
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior andbelieve that they are essential to attaining our mission
OUR MISSION
The work of the Hamilton Area YMCA focuses on three specific areas of need for our community: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Working with a variety of partners across Central New Jersey, we provide essential programs and services that build strong, confident kids; healthy, active adults; and thriving communities.