Day Camp Office Staff- Western Ymca Family Location

Delaware Promise:

Ensure every youth and teen we serve is on a pathway to success

Improve the health and wellbeing of every individual and family we serve

Unite communities and inspire service to others

Benefits & Perks:

12% Employer-Funded Retirement Plan upon meeting eligibility

Learning and development workshops

Career advancement opportunities

Staff Discounts on Programs & Services and more!

Rate of pay: $15.65. Final compensation is based on factors such as the skills, qualifications, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks in a manner that reflects the YMCA character traits or Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.
• Answer the telephone efficiently and in a pleasant manner.
• Communicate with families and staff in a courteous manner and assist them when needed.
• Handle concerns, complaints and questions.
• Answer questions about programs, schedules and special events.
• Guide parents through the sign in/out procedure.
• Handle medication registration and administration.
• Notify staff of any early dismissals.
• Help organize lost and found and camp supplies.
• Attend all staff trainings/meetings prior to and during the entire camp session.
• Work cooperatively with other counselors and help cover groups during staff breaks.
• Communication to families of any behavior & injury write-ups that occurred that day to campers.
• Become First Aid/CPR certified prior to the start of camp.
• Assist in meeting and maintaining YMCA, State and ACA camping standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to serve a diverse community.
• A person at least 18 years of age preferred who demonstrates maturity, good judgement, good organizational skills and has had previous experience.
• Must have general knowledge of office routines and can operate a telephone, computer, calculator, fax and photocopier.
• Able to participate and interact all day in a camp setting, which may include long periods of time standing, moving, sitting and/or enduring outdoor weather.
• Successful completion of a criminal history, child abuse & adult abuse background check as required by the State of Delaware.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-Lingual

The YMCA of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer. The Y maintains a work environment in which staff are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.