Day Camp Lead Staff

Job Title: Day Camp Lead Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Seasonal

Reports to: Day Camp Program Coordinator

Summer Sites: Essentia Wellness Center and NorthStar

Seasonal Staff Benefits:

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller 
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Employee assistance program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

Summary/Objective
Assist the Day Camp Program Coordinator in overall program development, staff training, and supervision of all staff and campers on site.

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

· Responsible for staff team development and cohesiveness

· Assists the Day Camp Program Coordinator in the planning and implementation of staff training

· Acts as a substitute counselor when needed

· Provides resources and ideas to counselors for games, art projects, teaching methods, and behavior management

· Assists the coordinator in the scheduling of staff for camper groups, extended care and bus duty

· Assists the coordinator and counselors in carrying out daily scheduling and planning

· Upholds camp policies and to use the camp’s philosophy as a basis in working with everyone-campers, counselors, and parents

· Helps maintain Facebook and social media posts

· Responsible for knowing each group’s daily activities and for making suggestions or providing other kinds of support as needed.

· Assists the camp coordinator in other matters as directed.

· Assist/lead deliver opening/closing ceremonies, theme week activities, rainy day activities, and family nights.

· Working with site coordinators, staff, families, and volunteers to create a positive camp experience for all.

· Maintain emotionally and physically safe environment for youth.

· Develop and lead high quality activities/lessons for youth in an outdoor environment.

· Communicate with Site Coordinator regarding concerns about children.

· Submit incident reports timely and as needed.

· Have knowledge, understanding, and application of all program policies, procedures, and best practices.

· Work cooperatively with children, families, other program, and building staff.

· Provide support to volunteers.

· Attend family nights, staff meetings, and trainings as required.

· Maintain current required certifications.

· Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

· Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.

YMCA Competencies

· : Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

· : Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

· : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

· : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they affect relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Day Camp Lead Staff will provide resources, education, and ideas to Day Camp Staff. This position does not hire or terminate staff, but will assist the Out of School Time Director and Day Camp Coordinator with staff observations. The Day Camp Lead Staff will be in charge of staff when the Day Camp Director and Cay Camp Coordinator are not present.

Work Environment

Day Camp is held in a variety of community and Y locations. These locations include the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center and the North Star Academy, local hiking trails, outdoor parks, Y locations, and other indoor and outdoor environments. All day camp staff will encounter uneven walking conditions and a variety of weather conditions.

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.

· Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff

· Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques

· Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques

· Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards of the site and facilities and camper and staff behavior

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers

· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

· Operates with daily exposure to the sun and heat and exposure to various animals, plants, and environmental conditions

· Occasionally sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The Day Camp Lead Staff is a seasonal position that serves during the summer months (June through August) up to 35 hours/week. Day Camp programming runs Monday through Friday, however some weekend and evening hours for staff development and training may be required.

The Day Camp Lead Staff schedule will be based on when they are most needed and during times when the Day Camp Director and Day Camp Coordinator are not present. Staff who work 4-5 shifts per week will be granted a maximum of 8 shifts off over the duration of summer programming. Staff may use any earned part-time paid time off to cover these shifts as well.

Travel

Travel to different community and Y locations will generally be conducted by local bus company. There may be times that Day Camp Lead Staff will be required to use a Y vehicle. The Day Camp Lead Staff may be required to travel to different Y locations/program sites in their own vehicle, depending on schedule or work.

Required Education and Experience

· At least 18 years of age

· Certifications: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent, and Basic First Aid (required). Training can be provided upon hiring and must be obtained within 60 days. Higher levels of certification are accepted

· Previous camp experience preferred.

· Ability to accompany campers to main program areas, lead small and large group activities, supervise campers’ participation in structured and unstructured activities, demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of campers served, interact appropriately with campers in a variety of situations, appropriately model behavior.

· Ability to communicate with parents maturely and effectively

· Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment

Preferred Education and Experience

Previous experience working in a day or residential camp serving children.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

· Must be able to pass a Netstudy2.0 background check.

EEO Statement

The Duluth Area Family YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a preferred work location?
• What is a valid email address to be contacted for scheduling an interview?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16