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Pay:  $110 per day

Position Summary:

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Day Camp Director, the Pack Leader is responsible for supervising his/her Pack and activity group, maintaining the safety of the campers, and ensuring the camp’s daily program is run efficiently through detailed supervision and objective decision making.

Essential Functions:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Be an appropriate role model for all campers
• Supervise a group of counselors for a specific age group to ensure camp procedures & policies are followed
• Manage camper discipline issues, communicate with camper services, camp directors and parents
• Coordinate Pack-wide activities each session
• Participate in all family events including a presentation during Parent Program
• Ensure camp programs are delivered to all guests in a safe and fun environment
• Follow all rules and safety regulations as set forth by the center
• Maintain a positive working relationship with other staff
• Be alert to program safety factors and potential hazards; prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous situations; report any problems or hazards to the Day Camp Director or Executive Director

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service

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

• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to work on a team and willingness to work outdoors
• Ability to understand the needs of participants and to place these needs ahead of his/her own
• Ability to think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, lead others
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience supervising others preferred; one year of camp experience preferred

Certifications Required:

• Before start of 1^st 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