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Program Specialist - Arts and Crafts

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Port Orchard, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Program Specialist to join our team.

TheYMCAfocuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Arts and Crafts Specialist, you will take the lead in planning and organizing creative activities for campers ages 6-13, guiding them through projects that explore various artistic mediums. You will develop lesson plans that inspire creativity and ensure that campers have a positive experience with the materials. As the primary staff member in this area, you will train and supervise other staff members, delegating tasks and providing clear instructions on how to support campers in their artistic endeavors.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Ensure that program areas are ready for group use prior to group arrival when possible.
  • Know and enforce rules as necessary to ensure safe use of program areas.
  • Maintain good public relations with participants and fellow staff, representing the best interests of the YMCA while providing excellent customer service at every opportunity.
  • Work with Senior Group Programs Director to create a schedule to meet the needs of each group every weekend.
  • Assist with booking staff for weekends and creating staff schedules.
  • Be familiar with emergency procedures.
  • If qualified, administer basic first aid as required; if not, direct participant to director, host or group leader. Make sure the director, host or group leader is informed of any accidents, and contribute to the completion of accident or incident reports as necessary.
  • Host meals and assist with dining hall operations.
  • Deliver excellent customer service at check-in and check-out through professional appearance, positive attitude, implementation of COVID-19 standards, and ensuring facility is cleaned and ready for each group.

Qualifications :

  • A minimum age of 21.
  • Two years of experience working in a residential camp or facility is preferred.
  • Knowledge of YMCA Camp Seymour’s operation procedures, especially the supervision and operation of program areas or the ability to acquire that knowledge.
  • The ability to effectively communicate with staff and participants of all ages.
  • The ability to demonstrate a friendly, courteous and professional manner while working with members, parents, guests and staff and the ability to understand, articulate and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive way.
  • Current first aid and CPR certifications from nationally recognized organizations preferred.
  • Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
  • Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
  • You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Wage : $17.66 to $18.66 per hour, depending on qualifications

    Hours : Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

    Location : YMCA Camp Helena, Port Orchard, WA

    Benefits :

    All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits :

  • A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
  • Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
  • Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
  • 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
  • Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs. / week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options :

  • HealthiestYou : by Teladoc (24 / 7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
  • Willamette Dental Plan
  • VSP Vision Plan
  • Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website atwww.ymcapkc.org.

    The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women / Minority / Veteran / Disabled

    Salary : $18 - $19

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