Nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains and situated on beautiful Lost Lake between Elma and Shelton, Camp Bishop provides an excellentsetting for the YMCA’s traditional overnight camping program.
Actively supervises and maintains safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate programs and events. Supervises
program area instructors, counselors, CITs, and program volunteers in their respective program
areas. Provides progressive instruction in all program activities. Works with leadership staff and
Summer Camp Director to organize & implement overall camp program. Provides a quality experience
to campers & families focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.
Minimum 18 years of age.
• Preferred: One season or more of camp experience.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations
The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct
participants in age appropriate techniques.
• Required: Current Small Craft Safety Certification or YMCA Lifeguard/Red Cross Lifeguard certification (or
the ability to obtain these certifications during staff training).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications
Planning and Program Delivery:
• Plan, organize, and facilitate all programming for Resident camp.
• Monitor program equipment and supplies; repair and resupply as necessary.
• Work with leadership staff & all staff to coordinate and implement overall camp program.
• Serve as a cabin counselor when coverage is needed.
Coach:
• Maintain weekly observations on staff performance; give staff positive and constructive feedback;
communicate significant observations to direct supervisors.
Financial Development and Philanthropy:
• Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y
story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to
finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must participate in programming outdoors.
YMCA Competencies (Leader):
It is important to note that job competencies are developed over time and represent the compilation of multiple
abilities and knowledge required for success. It is also important to note that no one competency, of the 18,
stands alone. Each competency is important and depends upon the other competencies to be supported and
enhanced. The following have being identified for this position:
• Community:
• Demonstrates a desire to serve others.
• Responds to requests, inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and appropriate fashion to assure
that staff and campers feel valued.
• Anticipates and takes action to meet the needs of campers
• Seeks out and uses staff and camper feedback to improve programs and services.
• Knows the name and supports the dream of every child in his or her program.
• Inclusion:
• Displays ease and comfort with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Works effectively with all members of a diverse team.
• Seeks out and includes others in order to gather new and different points of view.
• Quality Results:
• Partners with supervisors to set and clearly articulate goals.
• Focuses effort on high-value priorities.
• Delivers a high-value experience to campers and participants.
• Monitors own performance against standards and takes quick and appropriate actions to stay on course.
• Demonstrates pride in work by striving to meet or exceed supervisor or member expectations.
• Developing Others:
• Proactively shares information, advice, and suggestions to help others be more successful.
• Provides constructive, behaviorally specific feedback to others.
• Shares experiences and provides training to assist others with their development.
YMCA training and First Aid/CPR/AED - provided by the YMCA and part of Camp Staff Training