HR
The YMCA is an at will employer. What doe this mean?
Both the YMCA and the employee may terminate their employment status at any time. However, it is encouraged, for the employee to give 2 weeks notice to camp if they plan to leave.
TRUE OR FALSE: Excessive tardiness or absenteeism can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
TRUE
Being late to staff meetings regularly, or not giving notice for when you will be gone are grounds for disciplinary action.
The speed that which drivers are allowed to drive when campers are NOT present.
What is 10 miles per hour.
It's 10 MPH ALWAYS--with or without campers around.
When being responsible for a cabin group, when can the cabin be left unsupervised with no counselors around?
What is never.
(except when sending a truddy together (i.e. the bathroom) *100 bonus points for explaining a truddy.
Camp staff are typically considered __________ staff.
1.) Full-time
2.)Part-time
3.)Short-term (seasonal)
What is Short-term/Seasonal
The appropriate times to use cell phones
Calling directors/support staff,
playing camp-appropriate pre-set playlists,
checking time/using stop watches/timers,
taking pictures *for camp use, not personal use
Looking up information for the activity you are doing
during staff recreation times/time off
The only time it is okay to post pictures of campers on social media
Posting on OFFICIAL Ihduhapi account pages, or re-posting something that has already been poste on an OFFICIAL Ihduhapi account page.
KYBO,
Cabin time
Time between activities (downtimes)
What is the appropriate approach to a parent offering a staff member a tip?
Do not accept tips, encourage them to donate on your behalf to the YMCA's camp scholarship fund!
Before Termination, there is a process of disciplinary action for staff who violate the code of conduct. Which of the following is the correct order to this process?
1. Written Warning, Verbal Warning, Suspension
2. Suspension, Verbal Warning, Written Warning
3.Verbal Warning, Written Warning, Suspension
What is...
Verbal, Written, Suspension
**although there are exceptions, and any of these steps may be skipped. And at each step, staff will be asked to agree to a Performance Plan, moving forward.
Which of the following examples of contact with campers outside of camp is allowed.
1.) Friending/adding them on social media
2.)Exchanging phone numbers/email
3.)Going to the movies with a parent's permission.
4.) None of the above
What is "none of the above"?
The times it's okay to leave camp while campers are on-site.
What is only when it is pre-arranged with Program Director.
How do seasonal camp staff get paid, and how often do paychecks come?
Seasonal staff get paid daily. And they get paychecks every 2 weeks. Next Friday will be the first check (with staff training pay on there)
What violations of the code of conduct are causes for IMMEDIATE TERMINATION?
Possession/use of illegal drugs or alcohol on camp property
Physical abuse to campers
Inappropriate relationships with campers
In choosing your attire for the day, we must not only wear items free from inappropriate images/language but we should also be mindful of the 5Bs. Please explain what the 5Bs stand for.
What are clothes that don't show bras, bottoms (butts), breasts, bellies, or boxers.
*100 bonus points for describing what the appropriate attire is for check-in/check-out days.
When campers are released to another person at check-out...what 2 things are needed?
1.)The person must be on the list of those who are authorized to pick-up the camper.
2.) They must have a photo ID
Team members are expected to behave in a mature and responsible way and to respect the rights and dignity of others. The YMCA OF THE NORTH Code of Conduct does not permit language or actions that could harm or frighten another person, or negatively impact operations.
If you feel that another staff is violating the code of conduct and/or mistreating/harassing you or another person in any way; what should you do??
Report this to Program Director (KTO), the Executive Director (Jana) or you may call the Ethics & Compliance Hotline 1-877-767-7781.
What are 3 things that are prohibited at camp?
including but not limited to:
Alcohol/Drugs, Smoking/Tobacco, Fire Arms, Fighting, Guests (without approval from PD/ED), staff to camper relationships, etc.
The term used to describe anyone's job at camp that implies you may need to help out with duties outside of your specific role.
What is "other duties as assigned"?
When can a staff member leave their cabin at night?
Staff may leave if pre-arranged with co-counselor, and may stay out of the cabin until midnight. After 12am everyone should be back in their cabins.