YMCA of Columbia-Willamette Camp Collins Job Descriptions

Job Descriptions
YMCA Camp Collins Summer Staff - 2012

Program Staff
Challenge Team - 4 positions available
Responsible for supervision and safe instruction in Challenge Course Program, including climbing tower, low and high elements. Follow high standards for participant safety and enjoyment. Live in cabins with campers, be positive role models and serve as co-counselors during evening activities. Work as a team with other Challenge Team staff with the guidance and support of the Challenge Team Director. Develop positive working relationships with counseling staff. Prefer rock climbing and challenge course experience (challenge course training provided). First Aid & CPR certification required. Minimum age 18. $155 – $195 per week.

Equestrian Team - 4 positions available
Responsible for all areas of the horse program including: riding instruction, leading trail rides, grooming, tacking, and stable care. Follow high standards for participant safety and enjoyment. Live in cabins with campers, be positive role models and serve as co-counselors during evening activities. Work as a team with other Equestrian Team staff under the guidance and support of the Equestrian Director. Develop positive working relationships with counseling staff. Previous experience with horses and First Aid & CPR certification required. Minimum age 18. $155 – $195 per week.

Aquatics Team - 4 positions available
Responsible for supervision and safe instruction in aquatics areas, the pool and the Sandy River. Follow high standards for participant safety and enjoyment. Live in cabins with campers, be positive role models and serve as co-counselors during evening activities. Work as a team with other Aquatics Team staff with the guidance and support of the Aquatics Director. Develop positive working relationships with counseling staff. Recognized Lifeguard Certification and First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification required. Minimum age 18. $155 – $195 per week.

Environmental Specialist - 1 position available
Responsible for leading Leave No Trace activities, encouraging "green" cabin standards, running a food waste program, coordinating recycling on camp, and leading engaging and informative environmental activities. Every other week the Environmental Specialist will lead a Questor Specialty program. This position will help develop the activities and environmental program structure. Live in cabins with campers, be positive role models and serve as co-counselors during evening activities and when not leading an activity period. Work as a team with the other Specialist staff under the guidance and support of the Activities Director. Develop positive working relationships with counseling staff. First Aid & CPR certification required. Minimum age 20. $195 – $205 per week.

Mountain Biking Specialist - 1 position available
The Mountain Biking Specialist will be responsible for maintaining bikes, taking campers on rides and teaching basic bike repairs, bike safety and biking techniques. Responsible for developing and supervising mountain biking activities as well as supporting the Environmental Specialist when needed. Every other week the Mountain Biking Specialist will lead a Questor Specialty program. Live in cabins with campers, be a positive role model and serve as co-counselors during evening activities and when not leading an activity period. Work as a team with the other Specialist staff under the guidance and support of the Activities Director. Develop positive working relationships with counseling staff. First Aid & CPR certification required. Minimum age 20. $195 – $205 per week.

Drama Specialist - 1 position available
Responsible for maintaining a drama specialty handbook, leading a Questor Specialty each week, and incorporating drama into other areas of camp. This position will help develop activities and the drama program structure. Live in cabins with campers, be a positive role model and serve as a co-counselor during evening activities. Work as a team with the other Specialist staff under the guidance and support of the Activities Director. Develop positive working relationships with counseling staff. First Aid & CPR certification required. Minimum age 20. $195 – $205 per week.

Arts and Crafts Specialist - 1 position available
Responsible for planning, directing and supervising camp's arts and crafts program. The A&C Specialist will create and teach age appropriate arts and crafts activities for campers ages 8 – 14. Over the course of the summer the specialist will keep an inventory of materials and work with the Activities Director to keep supplies stocked. Live in cabins with campers, be a positive role model and serve as a co-counselor during evening activities. Work as a team with other Specialist staff under the guidance and support of the Activities Director. Develop positive working relationships with counseling staff. First Aid & CPR certification required. Minimum age 20. $195 – $205 per week.

Communications Specialist - 1 position available
Responsible for overseeing camp media activities including taking photos, creating weekly slideshows, website maintenance, social media site updates, and session newsletters. The Communications Specialist will also be responsible for set up of electronics used in daily camp activities. Work with the Activities Director to help present a positive public image for summer camp programs. First Aid & CPR certification required. Minimum age 20. $195 – $205 per week.

Counseling Staff
Cabin Counselor - 16 positions available
Lead, guide, and ensure the emotional and physical safety of a cabin of 8-12 campers. A Cabin Counselor serves as a teacher, mentor, friend, referee, community builder, activity leader and facilitator. Cabin Counselors live in cabins with campers and are positive role models and skilled problem solvers. Work as a team with other counselors in the unit with the guidance and support of a Unit Director. Must have previous experience working with children. First Aid & CPR certification required. Prefer one year of college or equivalent and lifeguard certification. Minimum age 18. $155 – $195 per week.

Unit Counselor - 13 positions available
Work closely with cabin counselors to provide constructive, responsible leadership and guidance for cabin groups of 10-12 campers. Each week, Unit Counselors relieve 3 Cabin Counselors during their time off. Other responsibilities may include assisting campers with special needs. Unit Counselors work between 4 – 8 weeks of the summer and will have the opportunity to preference which weeks they will be at camp. All Unit Counselors must attend Staff Orientation June 24 - 30, 2012. First Aid & CPR certification required. Prefer CIT experience and lifeguard certification. Minimum age 17. $100 per week.

Day Camp Counselor - 2 positions available
Lead, guide and ensure the emotional and physical safety of a group of 8-12 campers. A Day Camp Counselor serves as a teacher, mentor, friend, referee, community builder, activity leader and facilitator. Work as a team with other Day Camp Counselors with the guidance and support of the Day Camp Director. Day Camp Counselors meet campers in the morning at drop-off sites in the Portland area, lead activities at camp during the day and ride with campers back to the pick-up sites in the afternoon. Day Camp Counselors live in cabins with resident campers and serve as co-counselors in the cabin when they return from time-off. Must have previous experience working with children. First Aid & CPR certification required. Prefer one year of college or equivalent, lifeguard certification, valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Minimum age 18. . $155 – $195 per week.

Teen Program Staff
Teen Camp Counselor - 4 positions available
Work closely with other Teen Counselors and the Teen Director to provide a fun, safe and innovative teen camping program. Lead, guide and support teen campers in activities, group living and personal development. Facilitate personal and group growth on the Challenge Course (training provided). Lead camping/adventure trips. Mentor teens as they learn about themselves and challenge them to take safe risks. First Aid & CPR certification required. Prefer one season camp experience and lifeguard certification. Minimum age 20 . $175 – $215 per week.

Teen XL (Extreme Leadership) and Expedition Counselor - 2 positions available
Work with the Teen Director to lead and further develop teen leadership and expedition program. Guide campers on backpacking trip (and kayaking for expedition camps) and facilitate camper growth in areas of leadership, service and team building. Facilitate personal and team growth on the challenge course (training provided). Assist in maintaining the Teen XL and Expedition handbook. Help campers make the transition from being a camper to giving back to camp, each other and their community. Live in cabins with campers. Requires one season of camp experience and Wilderness First Aid & CPR. Lifeguard certification, wilderness travel experience preferred. Minimum age 21. $185 – $225 per week.

Counselor in Training (CIT) Coordinator - 2 positions available
Work with Teen Director to plan, organize and implement Counselor in Training program. Provide leadership, guidance and support for CIT campers. Develop and teach high-quality, interactive workshops on leadership, personal development, risk management, age behavior, peer pressure, etc. Guide campers as they develop skills to work with children and facilitate personal and group growth on the challenge course (training provided). Evaluate CIT performance and advise camp staff on how to mentor CITs. Live in cabins with campers. Require two seasons camp staff experience, youth program experience, and/or supervisory experience. First Aid & CPR certification required. Minimum age 21. $205 – $245 per week.

Leadership Team
Unit Director - 3 positions available
Provide leadership, guidance, evaluation and support for a team of 4-8 Cabin Counselors and 2-3 Unit Counselors. Responsible for overall unit operation: tone-setting, camper behavior management, communication with parents, duty schedules, staff evaluations, and coordinating activities and overnights. Guide staff in forming positive relationships with campers and in developing counseling skills. Assist in staff hiring and take active leadership role in staff orientation. Participate in other camp programs and be a visible and active presence during evening activities. Work with Summer Program Director to organize & implement camp program. Requires two seasons camp staff experience, youth program experience, and/or supervisory experience. First Aid & CPR certification required. Prefer valid driver’s license, clean driving record and lifeguard certification. Minimum age 21. $205 – $245 per week.

Seasonal Program Director - 1 position available
Work with Summer Program Director to organize and implement overall camp program. Lead, guide and support Unit Directors and Counselors. Oversee time off scheduling, in-services, staff development and staff evaluations. Take active role in leading staff orientation and be willing to exercise visible leadership within Leadership Team. Participate in all camp programs and be present during evening activities. . Must have three seasons of camp experience and a minimum one season of supervisory experience in a camp setting. First Aid & CPR certification required. Prefer valid driver’s license, clean driving record and lifeguard certification. Challenge course training provided. Minimum age 21. $250-$300 per week.

Day Camp Director - 1 position available
Work with Summer Program Director to plan, organize and implement day camp program for 50 – 80 campers. Provide leadership, guidance and support for a team of 3 – 5 counselors. Guide staff in forming positive relationships with campers and in developing counseling skills. Assist in staff hiring and take an active leadership role in staff orientation. Responsible for overall Day Camp operation: tone-setting, camper behavior management, communication with parents, transportation of campers, and Day Camp staff evaluations. Requires two seasons camp staff experience, youth program experience, and/or supervisory experience. First Aid & CPR certification, valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Lifeguard certification preferred. Minimum age 21. $230 – $280 per week.

Teen Director - 1 position available
Work with Teen Programs Director to plan, organize and implement Teen Programs. Provide leadership, guidance and support for Teen Camp counselors, XL/Expedition counselors and CIT counselors. Responsible for overall Teen Program operation: tone-setting, camper behavior management, communication with parents, scheduling, CIT workshops, staff evaluations, coordinating activities and off-site trips. Assist in staff hiring and take active leadership role in staff orientation. Requires three seasons camp experience, youth/teen program experience, and/or supervisory experience. Wilderness First Aid & CPR, valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. Lifeguard certification and challenge course experience preferred (challenge course training provided). Minimum age 21. $230 – $280 per week

Activities Director - 1 position available
Actively supervise and maintain safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate Specialist activity program (includes drama, mountain biking, environmental, arts & crafts and communications). F Follow high standards for participant safety and enjoyment. Provide leadership, guidance and support for a team of five Specialist staff. Responsible for overall team operations: program area safety, activity development and documentation, scheduling, quality of activities and staff evaluations. Assist in staff hiring and take active leadership role in staff orientation. Work with the Summer Program Director in planning, organizing, implementing, & documenting Specialist program. Participate in other camp programs and be a visible and active presence during evening activities . Requires two seasons camp staff experience, youth program experience and/or supervisory experience. First Aid & CPR certification required. Prefer valid driver's license and clean driving records. Minimum age 21. $215-$255 per week.

Challenge Team Director - 1 position available
Actively supervise and maintain safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate challenge course program (includes climbing tower, low and high ropes course). Follow high standards for participant safety and enjoyment. Provide leadership, guidance and support for a team of five program staff. Responsible for overall team operation: tone-setting, communication with Unit Directors, scheduling, staff evaluations, and providing high-quality activities. Guide Challenge Team in forming positive relationships with campers and other staff and in developing facilitation and technical skills. Assist in staff hiring and take active leadership role in staff orientation. Participate in other camp programs and be a visible and active presence during evening activities. Work with Summer Program Director in planning, organizing, facilitating and documenting Challenge Team program. Challenge/Ropes Course experience required (site specific training provided). Requires two seasons camp staff experience, youth program experience, and/or supervisory experience. First Aid & CPR certification required. Prefer valid driver’s license and clean driving record. . Minimum age 21. $215 – $255 per week.

Equestrian Team Director - 1 position available
Actively supervise and maintain safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate horse programs: including Western riding, horse care, and maintenance of equipment. Follow high standards for participant safety and enjoyment. Provide leadership, guidance and support for a team of five program staff. Responsible for overall team operation: tone-setting, communication with Unit Directors, schedules, staff evaluations, and coordinating activities. Guide staff in forming positive relationships with campers and other staff and in developing teaching skills. Assist in staff hiring and take active leadership role in staff orientation. Work with Summer Program Director in planning, organizing, facilitating and documenting horse program. Participate in other camp programs and be a visible and active presence during evening activities. Requires two seasons camp staff experience, youth program experience, and/or supervisory experience. First Aid & CPR certification required. Prefer CHA Riding Instructor Certificate, valid driver’s license and clean driving record . Minimum age 21. $215 – $255 per week.

Aquatics Team Director - 1 position available
Actively supervise and maintain safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate aquatic programs. Follow high standards for participant safety and enjoyment. Provide leadership, guidance and support for a team of five program staff. Guide Aquatics Team in forming positive relationships with campers and other staff and in developing skills. Responsible for overall team operation: tone-setting, equipment, communication with Unit Directors, schedules and staff evaluations. Assist in staff hiring and take active leadership role in staff orientation. Work with Summer Program Director in planning, organizing, facilitating and documenting Aquatics program. Participate in other camp programs and be a visible and active presence during evening activities. Recognized Lifeguard Certification and First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer required. Requires two seasons camp staff experience, youth program experience, and/or supervisory experience. Prefer valid driver's license and clean driving record. Minimum age 21. $215 – $255 per week

Support Staff
Health Officer - 1 position available
Work with Summer Program Director to supervise healthcare program and health care operations. Help maintain a safe, healthy camp environment using preventative health care and risk management techniques. Review health histories, dispense personal medication, and provide first aid and medical care to all campers and staff in accordance with camp medical protocols. Maintain health log, accident and incident reports. Prepare first aid kits for use on hikes, trips and overnights. Monitor, organize and resupply medical supply inventory. Prefer RN degree and license to practice in Oregon State (minimum; entering or completing final year of nursing degree) LNP,EMT, or WEMT. Prefer 1 year organized camp experience. Minimum age 21 . $250 – $350 week.

Office Assistant - 2 part-time positions available
The Office Assistant, under the direction of the Office Administrator, will assist with general office duties. Responsible for greeting people in the camp office, answering phones, data entry, filing, processing daily incoming and outgoing mail. Maintain a professional image and atmosphere of the reception area while providing support to all staff. High School diploma or GED required, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and ability to learn camp registration software, CPR and First Aid certifications. Prefer one year experience in similar job setting. Minimum age 17. $8.80-$10.00/hour, days/hours vary but will include some Saturdays. For more information contact Sarah LaPointe at 503.663.5813 or slapointe@ymca-portland.org.

Kitchen Staff
Kitchen staff consists of Cooks, Prep Cooks, Bakers and Kitchen Assistants. All Kitchen Staff will be cooking in an industrial sized kitchen for groups as large as 300 people. Prepare hearty and healthy meals for both children and adults in a resident camp setting. Meals are generally served family style and occasionally as a buffet. Seasonal work is available year round. Minimum age 16. Food Handlers Card and First Aid/CPR certifications required. Prefer 1 year experience cooking for large groups. Wages depending on experience – minimum $8.80 per hour. Contact Steve Strenge, Food Services Director, for more information and kitchen position availability at 503.663.7879 or sstrenge@ymca-portland.org.