What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teen Day Camp Site Coordinator position at YMCA of Greater Dayton?
Teen Day Camp Site Coordinator
Dayton, OH
YMCA of Greater Dayton
Seasonal/Non-Exempt
$11.00-$14.00/Hour
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing a quality day camp experience for youth and teens; ensuring their safety and growth in spirit, mind, and body daily.
At the YMCA, 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 the welfare and safety of all youth enrolled in the program.
- Assists with planning and implementing program activities.
- Operates program within budget guidelines.
- Maintains required enrollment numbers.
- Characterize a positive role model.
- Enjoy working with youth and teens.
- Manage the success of the program regarding the YMCA mission, goals and objectives of the YMCA Teens in Action program.
- Maintain a positive relationship with youth, parents, and other staff.
- Aide with program quality and safety.
- Maintain accurate records (attendance, injury reports, grant information, etc.) for the program.
- Monitors and evaluates appropriate staff.
- Ensures staff members maintain required trainings.
- Holds effective staff meetings.
- Know program and staff members’ names and use them when speaking with them.
- Protect confidential information regarding program participants, families, and staff members.
- Communicate any concerns or incidents that may need follow-up to direct supervisor or to appropriate Branch staff.
- Is courteous and gives sincere attention to staff by answering questions and troubleshooting issues.
- Builds relationships with members, program participants and community partners.
- Remain visible to participants when on duty.
- Knows and administers the appropriate EAP (emergency action plan) for any situation, including first aid or CPR, work-related employee injuries, etc.
- Completes incident and accident reports as required.
- Possesses working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and follow proper reporting procedures including confidentiality in regard to children and families participating in camp.
- Uphold guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook of the Association, Parent Handbook, and the Day Camp Counselor Handbook.
- Maintains appropriate records for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) program.
- Supervises staff to ensure proper completion of CACFP paperwork.
- Maintains records and reports for all grant programs.
- Maintain appropriate certifications (First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Born Pathogens, and any other certifications deemed necessary by the YMCA of Greater Dayton).
- Know and administer the appropriate EAP (emergency action plan) for any situation, including first aid or CPR, work-related employee injuries, etc.
- Possess working knowledge of child abuse and neglect laws and follow proper reporting procedures including confidentiality regarding children and families participating in camp.
- Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families, and staff members.
- Attend designated trainings and staff meetings.
- Carry out other duties as assigned by the Youth and Teen Development Director or Management Staff.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age, possess high school diploma or GED. Associates degree or applicable experience strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year experience of working with teens demonstrating the ability to motivate and supervise staff.
- Experience with service learning and the 40 developmental assets preferred.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license, insurable drivers record according to the YMCA’s insurance carriers, and have reliable transportation to travel for business meetings, training events, YMCA site visits, vendors, and suppliers, etc
Salary : $11 - $14
