International Cabin Staff

Overview

The Y has a strong commitment to equity and promoting a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

What You'll Get From Working At The Y

Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
Retirement with generous employer contributions
Free access to mental health resources
Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO) available immediately upon hire
Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of campers.
  
• Ensures that all campers are accounted for and safe at all times.
  
• Facilitates program activities that are developmentally appropriate, and which promote camper skill and character development.
  
• Leads and assists with facilitation of all-camp special events.
  
• Provides leadership and supervision to any developing teen leaders placed with the group.
  
• Maintains high standards of housekeeping including bathrooms, cabins and main lodge.
  
• Aids in keeping all program equipment in working condition and available.
  
• Aids in maintaining all program areas in a safe and orderly condition.
  
• Communicates personal or camper needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
  
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
  
• Maintains relevant American Camping Association standards.
  
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This job operates in a residential camp, both inside and outdoors. This job operates at a seasonal residential camp, both inside and outdoors. Staff typically live in either shared cabins with campers, or in shared and housing with staff for the duration of employment. Specific housing depends on position and availability.

Physical Demands

• Regularly talk or hear
  
• Frequently stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
  
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  
• Lift store or janitorial products and supplies, up to 50 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The usual camp workweek is six days on and one day off, including training, staff meetings, and regular duties. This summer camp position is exempt from minimum wage and overtime regulations per State of Washington wage and hour law.

Travel

This position is required to live onsite at camp. There are no other travel requirements.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older
  
• Current certifications in CPR and First Aid (paid course provided if necessary, as a part of training)
  
• 1-2 years of experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, coaching
  
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing group activities
  
• Ability to participate in activities that involve rigorous physical activity in an outdoor setting including, but not limited to hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
  
• Strong English language skills
  
• Ability to relate to parents/caregivers, campers, and staff in a professional manner.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Previous camp experience
  
• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.)
  
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
  
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building