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Job
Description: Resident Program Staff
The Resident Program Staff
position is intended to provide the staff member with an opportunity to acquire
a variety of teaching and leadership skills that will enrich and contribute to
the on‑going growth of camp programs. The Resident Program Staff position
is a seasonal position.
Qualifications:
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Experience
working with children |
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A college degree or equivalent
experience |
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Current
certification in CPR and First Aid |
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Experience
working with groups of all ages, abilities and backgrounds |
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Education,
natural history, recreation or science background preferred |
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An enthusiastic attitude towards
experiential education |
Responsible to:
Program Directors and/or Coordinators of the
year‑round programs
General Responsibilities:
To be an active part in the overall success of the
Fall/Spring programs at YMCA Camp Greenville.
Specific Responsibilities:
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Actively participate in staff training prior to the
beginning of the season |
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Develop working understanding of all programs:
Environmental Education, Project Worth and Group Camping |
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Teaching,
instructing and supervising groups/participants as assigned |
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Participate
in evening programs as assigned |
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Attendance at “Welcome Meeting”
and assistance in the orientation of the groups |
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Set-up, maintenance, breakdown, and cleaning of
program areas, including timely report of materials needed |
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Non-teaching responsibilities including: animal
care, dining hall, camp store, recycling, recreation activities, and others
as assigned |
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Work one weekend per month |
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Attendance at all staff meetings |
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Development of classes and overall
curriculum |
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Be on time to all classes, meetings,
meals, and camp functions |
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Involvement in a selected project on camp - to
create, extend, and complete within given season |
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Become trained in the ropes course
and facilitate use by camp groups |
Essential Job Functions
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Active team member of program staff
and camp community
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Willingness to model appropriate
behavior around all groups at camp in terms of language, appearance, and
respect of others |
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Physical ability for: crouching,
lifting, and carrying 50 pounds, sitting, stooping, climbing, and leading
strenuous hikes. |
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Have a positive attitude Ability to
be flexible |
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Time management for personal and
professional responsibilities |
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Initiative to "jump-in"
where needed and improve programs as seen fit |
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Complete certifications in First Aid
and CPR |
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Maintain living areas in a clean and
presentable fashion |
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Work with ropes courses and group initiatives is required. |
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Additional responsibilities as
assigned |
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Have FUN! |
Benefits:
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Bi-weekly
salary based on education and previous experience |
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Workman's Compensation Insurance |
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Training
and professional development opportunities |
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Resident
staff - housing and meals provided when food service is in operation |
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Drive-on staff - hourly pay with
meals provided during work day |
Available:
Seasonal, resident positions only. Fall season runs August
through December; Spring season runs February through May. Exceptional staff may have
extended employment opportunities with the Summer Resident Camp program.
To Apply:
Submit resume with complete references to:
Susan Huter
Fall/Spring Program Director
YMCA Camp Greenville
P.O.Box 390
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 |
Voice: (864) 836-3291 x106
Fax: (864) 836-3140
Email:
shuter@ymcagreenville.org |
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Last updated:
03/02/08
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