POSITION SUMMARY

To further the mission of the camp through the planning and delivery of a programs that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ ages and abilities. Assist in the care and maintenance of the specific program and related equipment. Specifically, in the aquatics program this individual maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate abilities of campers.


• Deliver progressive activities.


• Teach and monitor proper use of equipment.


• Assist in the evaluation of the success of the program.


• Develop and deliver a program that is appropriate for the ages and abilities of the campers.


• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.


• Maintain the program equipment


• Conduct daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.


• Assist in packing all materials and supplies on a daily basis as well as at the end of the season.


• Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures.


• Reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.


• Plays an active role in continuing to identify ways to improve safety standards.


• Maintains effective, positive relationships with members, participants and other staff.


• Continuously monitors program area for hazardous or unsafe conditions. Immediately reports all hazardous or unsafe conditions to management and takes appropriate action.


• Uses problem solving skills to make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize the potential for danger or injury. 


• Participate as a member of the camp staff team


• Assist in the day to day upholding of camp and dining hall procedures


• Assist in maintaining housekeeping standards and assigned duties


• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning, and leading those as assigned.


• Conduct safety and Inspection of the bus or assigned vehicle in operation daily.


• Assist and deliver safe driving practices that are appropriate for the ages and abilities of the campers.


• Insufficient registration of campers to justify canceling one or more sessions.


• Emergencies, i.e.: epidemics, fire or any uncontrollable happening that could shorten camp season.


• Insubordination, misconduct or negligence in job performance.


• Personal negligence in health and safety standards or behavior detrimental to the health, welfare and safety of campers.


• Poor personal health that limits performance of assignments.


• Use of alcohol or drugs or violation of smoking regulations on site or returning to the camp intoxicated or under the influence of other substances.


• Child abuse or neglect.


• Violation of Camp or YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles Staff Personnel Policies.


• The Camp Director and Metro Leadership are authorized to cancel the Camp Staff agreement for all, or part, of the camp season without notice. Reasons for termination of employment include but are not limited to:

PROGRAM RESPONSIBLITIES

• Report to program area at least 15 minutes before program to get equipment ready.


• Check that radio is turned on in a moderate volume

• Greet campers and volunteers


• Introduce yourself and explain the rules


• Run a safe program


• When participants arrive:
  
  
  
  • Clean up the area and prepare for next session
  
  
  • Lock up
  
  
  • When participants leave for lunch:
  
  
  • Clean up the area
  
  
  • Take trash outside if needed
  
  
  • Put equipment away
  
  
  • Lock program area
  
  
  • Return Keys and Radio to Main office
  
  
  
  


• When participants leave for the day:
  
  
  
  • Clean up the area
  
  
  • Take trash outside if needed
  
  
  • Put equipment away
  
  
  • Lock program area
  
  
  • Return Keys and Radio to Main office
  
  
  
  

KP RESPONSIBLITIES

• Report 15 minutes before mealtime


• Work the dish room as guests return used dishes, cups, and utensils


• When guests are finished clean and sanitize dish line.


• Organize dishes, cups, and utensils, and then restock in their proper place.


• Sweep and mop work area at the end of shift


• Take out trash from dining hall and replace it with new liners.


• Please be aware of time when also assigned to run program – check in/out with head cook on duty before leaving kitchen area.

HOUSEKEEPING RESPONSIBLITIES

• Conduct daily safety and housekeeping checks as assigned by the director or Housekeeping Supervisor


• Complete daily housekeeping duties, log inspections and ensure chemicals or cleaning supplies are properly stored and/or replenished.


• Turn in Maintenance request form for any items missing, broken, in need of repair or safety concerns

AQUATICS PROGRAM DELIVERY 

• Provide continuous, uninterrupted scanning of pool and aquatic area.


• Follow Minimum Standards of Safety for Aquatic Activities 7.301. Understand and consistently enforce safety rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.


• Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.


• Use problem solving skills to make quick decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and recognize the potential for danger or injury.

AQUATIC MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

• Maintain effective, positive relationships with members, participants and other staff.

AQUATIC ADMINISTRATION & COMPLIANCE

• Review all emergency procedures and respond to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Complete related reports as required.


• Maintain accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.


• Play an active role in continuing to identify ways to improve safety standards.


• Continuously monitor aquatic areas for hazardous or unsafe conditions. Immediately report all hazardous or unsafe conditions to management and take appropriate action.


• Successfully complete and pass periodic aquatic safety assessments.

SUSTAIN AND DEMONSTRATE THE LISTED PHYSICAL DEMANDS BELOW:

• Ability to perform the following:
  
  
  
  
  • Tread water for 2 minutes (legs only)
  
  
  • Swim 250 yards of front crawl
  
  
  • Swim 50 yards of each:
    
    
    
    • Front crawl with the head up
    
    
    • Breaststroke
    
    
    • Breaststroke with the head up
    
    
    • Elementary backstroke kick with hands on the chest
    
    
    • Perform a feet-first surface-dive in 8 to 10 feet of water (if branch facility accommodates). Then swim underwater for 15 feet.
    
    
    • Starting in the shallow end of the water, sprint for a distance of approximately 60 feet then perform an arm-over-arm surface dive in 8 to 10 feet (if branch facility accommodates).
    
    
    • Pick up an object (dive ring) from the bottom of pool, surface and tread water for at least one minute with legs only, replace the object back to the bottom of the pool where it was found.
    
    
    • Swim the remaining length to end of pool and hoist yourself out of water.
    
    
    • Immediately begin CPR on an adult mannequin for 2 minutes, stand and listen to directions from instructor.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Sit for extended periods of time in an elevated chair. Must remain alert and focused on the entire zone of responsibility for extended periods of time, even under conditions of high heat and humidity, with no lapses in consciousness. Move safely to various locations, including entering and exiting an elevated chair, while scanning the zone of responsibility.
  
  
  • Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals. Must understand that significant background noise exists in all indoor and outdoor aquatic environments. o Ability to continuously scan all areas of the pool with clear vision.
  
  
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks necessary for a water rescue. Communicate with others immediately when responding to an incident or an emergency. Must be able to communicate verbally, including projecting their voice across distances; communicate swiftly and clearly with emergency personnel over the telephone and or in person; and effectively give and receive directions.
  
  
  • Perform all rescue, resuscitation, and survival skills.
  
  
  • Act swiftly in an emergency and take action even when unsure whether a person is really in danger.
  
  
  
  

OTHER RESPONSIBLITIES

• Return radio and charger, keys, staff name tag, to the office


• Ensure all your worked hours are accurately recorded AND self-approved in Paycom


• Attend staff meetings and training as required.


• Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management.


• Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.


• Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.


• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

YMCA LEADERSHIP DISCIPLINES & COMPETENCIES

The Y’s Cause-Driven Leadership® Competency Model is comprised of 14 leadership competencies (leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the Y), organized by the four disciplines of cause-driven leadership:

• Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community
  
  
  
  
  • Competencies Include: Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, & Volunteerism
  
  
  
  


• Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs
  
  
  
  • Competencies Include: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, & Inclusion
  
  
  
  


• Leading Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community
  
  
  
  • Competencies Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, & Program/Project Management
  
  
  
  


• Developing & Inspiring Others: support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact
  
  
  
  • Competencies Include: Emotional Maturity & Developing Self & Others
  
  
  
  

While all competencies are significant the following are critical to success in this position:

• Engaging Community


• Inclusion


• Critical Thinking & Decision Making


• Emotional Maturity