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School Year Program Counselor

YMCA Camp Campbell Gard
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Operations Director and in accordance with the Christian mission and purpose of the Great Miami Valley YMCA Association, a school year works as part of a team of enthusiastic, energetic staff members. Staff will teach to groups of a variety of ages ranging from elementary school to adults. Other components of the job include hosting meals, curriculum development, discovery center feeding and cleaning, organizing evening programs, completing camp projects, cleaning and maintaining the camp, and participating in staff trainings. The position starts on August 19th and runs through November. CCG also offers employment in the summer and fall seasons

GREAT MIAMI VALLEY YMCA ASSOCIATION SUMMARY:
OUR MISSION: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
OUR IMPACT: To strengthen our community by providing opportunities to serve children, individuals, and families in a safe environment that encourages all to live healthy lives and to exhibit positive character values such as faith, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT THE GMV YMCA: 

  • Free YMCA Membership
  • Discount on Y Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) paid 100% by the YMCA.
  • Leadership Development
  • Free Certifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Teaches the Outdoor Education Curriculum.
2. Creates a supportive cabin environment where campers feel respected and will learn to respect one another.
3. Facilitates and chaperones overnight groups.
4. Leads evening activities such as a campfire and acts in living history programs.
5. Facilitates our challenge course and climbing elements with school-age and adult groups.
6. Maintains program areas to be safe, clean, and exciting.
7. Assists with camp projects.
8. Updates, creates, and improves CCG’s Outdoor Education Curriculum.
9. Completes weekly duties such as care of the Discovery Center and its animals, host meals and oversee groups when they are doing their own programming.
10. Other duties as assigned.