Camp Widjiwagan Staff (varied positions available)

Pay Ranges vary by position and are dependent candidate on experience. ** CLICK HERE  to see the complete list of available Camp Widjiwagan positions, job descriptions, and pay ranges **

Position Summary:

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, Camp Widji staff members are responsible for maintaining the safety of the campers and ensuring the camp’s daily programing is run efficiently.

Essential Functions:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• All positions requires working outside during the summer (amount of time outdoors varies by position)
• Be an appropriate role model for all campers by adhering to YMCA Code of Conduct, Work Rules, and Dress Code
• Exhibit good judgement, enthusiasm for the activities, initiative, and a strong awareness of safety
• Participate in camp family programs, opening/closing ceremonies, and other duties as assigned
• Be attentive and professional with parents
• Ensure each camper’s experience is safe and positive by using conflict resolution skills and dealing with discipline problems based on given guidelines, while keeping supervisor informed of all concerns
• Know, adhere to, and enforce all YMCA rules, policies and emergency procedures
• Submit reports and paperwork on time, as required
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions, as required
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and supervisors
• Be alert to program safety factors and potential hazards; prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous situations; report any problems or hazards to supervisor immediately
• Full list of responsibilities will vary by position**

Qualifications

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA
• An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service and be a positive influence on children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Must be able to work on a team and willingness to work outdoors
• Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, lead others
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Age Requirements will vary by position**
• Level of education requirements will vary by position**
• Full list of qualifications will vary by position**

Certifications Required:

• Before start of 1st shift: New Hire Orientation Certification
• Within two weeks of hire or before 1st shift with children (whichever comes first):  CPR/First Aid/AED, Camp Staff Training Orientation
• Full list of certifications will vary by position**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; see; talk or hear; taste or smell. S/he must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. S/he may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. S/he must be able to walk and stand in an indoor or outdoor environment for extended periods of time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate.