What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1425 - SAS Summer Day Camp Staff position at Ozarks Regional YMCA?
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. The Ozarks Regional YMCA strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy regarding child abuse & misconduct.
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 Summer Day Camp staff at Ozarks Regional YMCA ensures that childcare programs meet community needs including supervising children, implementing existing program activities and meeting its intended goals. This is not babysitting! The position involves actively engaging with children, teaching, creating and openly communicating. All required training is provided.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging
- Utilizes sound judgement and discretionary skills in accordance with policy
- Provide exceptional customer service to participants and their parents/guardians, and families
- Implements curriculum & age-appropriate programming within established guidelines
- Maintains an environment that ensures children are safe
- Always follows YMCA policies and guidelines
- Completes required trainings May 27-31, 2025
- Completes and submits all paperwork on time
- Establishes mutual respect & positive relationship with coworkers, supervisors, and school staff
- Demonstrates good character and serves as a role model for youth
- Maintains all daily attendance, meal counts, and other documents as required
- Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by directors.
- Wear staff uniform & name badge.
- All other duties as assigned.
