General
Responsibility:
Help monitor group dynamic and adjust programming accordingly. Work
closely with admin team and fellow staff members to infuse the themes
of teamwork, leadership, community into all campus activities (orientation
days, closing days and evening and weekend programs). Coordinate the
afternoon electives and recreational activities with staff so that youths
can expereince new things and build friendships. Direct evening gathering
and reflection time. Assist in delivery of evening and weekend programming.
Maintain close communication with staff who deliver afternoon and special
events.
Minimum
Qualifications:
* College graduate with at least 2 years professional youth work and
staff management experience, and at least 25 years of age
* Previous professional level administrative, programming or counseling
experience with teens, preferably in a residential, camp setting.
* Previous experience developing and delivering training programs for
adults.
* Ability to creatively schedule and plan programs.
* Demonstrates an understanding of the demands of working in a multi-cultural
environment, and is able to apply Legacy's training principles in effective
multi-cultural team building.
* Has proven team-leading experience. Able to effectively manage conflicts
using a variety of communication styles.
* Ability to create a harmonious group dynamic within a variety of GYV
group settings. Ability to manage large groups.
* Flexible and open to approaching youth work from a variety of methods.
* Ability to initiate communication with administrative staff concerning
youth and staff needs.
* Proven ability to effectively accept & offer feedback.
* Thorough understanding of Legacy's leadership training model and cross-cultural
sensitivity. Able to harmonize own personal style of instruction with
Legacy's approaches.
* Ability to approach tasks creatively and to use existing circumstances
as learning opportunities.
* Ability to take initiative and seek/accept guidance as needed.
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with high personal stamina. Good
character, integrity, adaptability and self-reflective.
* Ability to inspire groups & individuals.
* Ability to observe staff facilitation techniques and their impact
on the youths learning process.
* Possesses strength and endurance required to manage staff and youth
in a rural, residential camp setting.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others
* Ability to establish work priorities, respond to unanticipated needs,
& work under pressure.
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience, self-control.
* Fluent in English.
Responsible
To: Global Youth Village Director
Specific Responsibilities
During
Staff Training (pre-program):
1. Gather information about staff talents, skills and specific areas
of expertise; work with administrative team and special programs coordinator
to develop potential afternoon electives, free time activities, evening
and weekend events using staff resources
2. Develop rapport with staff who deliver daily afternoon activities
and help them develop effective lesson plans as needed
3. Assist in the coordination of Staff Cultural sharing
4. Co-plan orientation activities and assist in preparing staff for
their roles for Week One.
When
program in session:
1. Facilitate an action team (13-15 youths) in an experiential learning
model to develop skills in project planning, implementation, teamwork
and leadership (approximately 5-6 hours per week)
2. On weekly basis, coordinate the offering of 8-10 electives. Youths
sign up for one elective each week which is a 1.25 hour activity offered
for 3-4 days. Activity choices include an array of arts, sports, beginning
swimming, languages, dance, public speaking, team building, and leadership
development. On a daily basis, observe the delivery of electives and
offer advice and support to staff as needed.
3. On a daily basis, work with staff on free time offerings. These are
1.5 hour activities offered in late afternoon. Often youths come and
go out of these activities. Examples include: DVD documentary and discussion,
groups meet to plan an evening cultural focus, bracelet making, juggling,
pool open, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong tournament, nature walk
etc.
4. Coordinate gathering time every evening and promote recognition of
achievements.
5. Daily meetings with various general and administrative staff to keep
communications flowing.
6. Assist in physical set up or planning and deliveyr of evening and
weekend special events
7. Assist in the coordination of Orientation day and closing reflection
activities
Essential
Functions:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with youths and staff, and to
provide necessary instruction, feedback, and training.
2. Ability to observe youth behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce
appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and provide
appropriate guidance and discipline.
3. Ability to communicate to staff and youths the safety regulations
and emergency procedures in case of an all-camp emergency.
4. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental
and other hazards related to area.
5. Cognitive and communication abilities to manage large, complex event
management.
6. Cognitive and communication abilities to manage complex tasks with
large groups, to plan and conduct cabin unit activities, and coordinate
counseling team.
7. Possesses strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision
of youth in a rural, residential camp setting.
8. Ability to operate essential office equipment needed to carry out
responsibilities (i.e. telephone, computer, photocopy machine).
