Summer Camp Leader | Waukee

Make a Difference in a Child's Life!

There's nothing like summer at the Y! We're here to make kids feel welcome, try new things and make new friends. We help kids grow and show them all they can accomplish when they believe in themselves.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for fostering a sense of Belonging in Campers, providing opportunities for Campers to feel Achievement, and helping Campers build healthy positive Relationships. You will be able to relate to people in a positive manner to build relationships with all who the program.

JOB LOCATION: Waukee Christian Church
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Monday-Friday during program hours of 6:30a-6:00p
PAY RANGE: $13.50-$14.50/hour
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: April 18, 2025 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership to a group of campers.
• Plan and lead “Huddle Time” activities with your group.
• Assist in planning and leading Choice Activities, Large Group Activities and Club Time.
• Lead in a way that foster a sense of Belonging among campers, helps them gain confidence through Achievement, and builds Relationships with an among campers.
• Create and maintain a safe environment both physically and emotionally for your camp group.
• Establish a relaxed, unstructured feel to your camp activities, with more emphasis on the how and the why of the activities than on the activities themselves.
• Maintain the Y-Voice (Welcoming, Nurturing, Hopeful, Determined, Genuine) in all that you say, do, and think in regards to your camp program.
• Establish positive relationships with camper parents.
• Attend team meetings, trainings and events assigned by supervisor.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
• Must be at least 16 years of age (If under age 18, must be working with an adult age 18 )
• Approval by State of Iowa Licensing requirements including finger printing & pre-employment physical
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications or equivalent - prior to starting if hired
• Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting if hired
• Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively with people and monitor property and activity
• Ability to remain alert at all times
• Be able to work outside for scheduled shift
• Ability to adapt to changing working conditions
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity

Help positively impact children in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy are just some of the ways you'll grown, learn and thrive this summer. Be a Summer Camp Leader!

Apply and begin your life changing Y journey TODAY!