What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Camp Instructor (Summer 2025) position at YMCA of Greenville?
Overview
The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Specialty Camp Instructor is responsible for providing physical, mental and spiritual growth and development opportunities for each child; and develop and implement daily plans in accordance with age appropriate programming through weekly themes and activities.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:
- Work Today, Get Paid Today!!! Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
- Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships (discount applies to non-seasonal hires).
- 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, Sports, Aquatics, and Personal Training.
- 12% Retirement Contribution, once fully vested.
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan.
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.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times.
- Build and maintain enthusiasm in a group.
- Develop and implement lesson plans for program times utilizing risk management guidelines, developmental characteristics, variety, creativity and weekly themes.
- Maintain equipment and facilities and use only in an appropriate manner.
- Report all program changes to Site Director or Program Director.
- Be prepared for program responsibilities as assigned including lesson plans, devotions, group activities, Family Events and water activities.
- Maintain positive relationships at all times with children, parents and co-workers.
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
- Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
- Follow mandated reporting requirements
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities
Qualifications
- High School Diploma.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Minimum of 6 months experience working with youth.
- Must possess cooking skills to assist with cooking classes.
Preferred:
- Fitness background highly desired, including swimming skills.
- Experience with Cheerleading and Dance, highly recommended.
