What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Day Camp Leader position at Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA?
ARLINGTON-MANSFIELD AREA YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Day Camp Leader at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.
OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises a group of children and program activities, keeping an accurate count of children in his/her group at all times and ensuring camper safety.
- Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
- Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y's values.
- Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
- Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child's needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
- Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Applies all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.
- All other duties as assigned.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
- Communication & Influence
- Developing Self & Others
- Program/Project Management
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED; one year or more of college preferred.
- Must like children; previous experience working with children in a camp setting preferred.
- Must be able to attend and complete all required day camp training.
- Previous experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: outdoor living, archery, camping, songs/music, crafts, STEM, team building, skits, sports, aquatics, or recreational games.
- Possess strong conflict management, decision making and communication skills.
- Ability to swim at least 25 yards, including deep water preferred.
- Capacity to be flexible and adjust to changing work environment.
- Previous experience working with diverse populations.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and Child Abuses Prevention, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings required within 30 days of hire.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Salary : $13 - $15
