POSITION SUMMARY:
The Trip Leaders are responsible for the camper experience and other elements of the travel program.
Trip leaders must love the outdoors, be extremely flexible and creative, and are excited to teach and lead up to 12 teen campers with the help of the tripping director.
Camping, meal planning, running leadership activities, taking on new and exciting challenges each week.
SALARY RANGE:
$610 - $810/week
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Have visual ability to recognize hazards in the camp setting and the auditory ability to respond appropriately to those hazards
Have ability to hike with full backpacking supplies/pack
Follow all rules and regulations in the Code of Conduct
Be able to observe camper and staff behavior in daily camp life, to respond to health and safety concerns, and to deal appropriately with improper behavior
Responsible for programs related to specific travel camps, including planning and running a wide range of activities, menu planning, meal preparation, field trips and camping supervision.
Work with tripping director to ensure proper boundaries and rule are followed by
Maintain proper documentation as required by camp directo
Use established system for communication with other camp departments
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a group counselor or staff member in a camp setting; trip leading experience is preferred
Extensive experience in the outdoors either personally or professionally; knowledge in backpacking, rock climbing, and water sports is required
Flexibility and maturity, with ability to be self-motivated and work with minimum supervision
Ability to relate to peers as well as youth effectively
Believe in and promote the values of the YMCA of Silicon Valley as well as the individual worth of the campers
CPR and First Aid (can be obtained upon hire)
Lifeguard (can be obtained upon hire)
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values.
Demonstrates a desire to serve others
and fulfill community needs.
Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Builds rapport and relates well to others.
Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.
Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings.
Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately.
Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.
Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships.
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
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