What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Arts Coordinator/Cabin Leader - Camp Shady Brook (Summer) position at YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region?
Overview
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Creative Arts Coordinator & Cabin Leader will provide direct supervision to a group of youth campers while ensuring the success of arts/crafts programming. Responsible for the health, safety, welfare and personal well being of campers on a 24-hour basis. As a Cabin Leader you will promote and support the potential of all youth in programs and facilitate peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.
TARGET DATES FOR PROCESS:
Deadline for resumes/applications.................. (Ongoing until filled)
Interviews anticipated by…………………............... (Ongoing until filled)
Decision anticipated by……………………................ (Ongoing until filled)
Position start date……………………...................... (Anticipated start date, 5/25/2024)
Summer Season: (5/25 - 8/1) with room and board.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate an engaging group living experience in an outdoor environment for campers while helping each camper meet the goals established by the camp for camper development.
- Provide camper supervision within established policies, procedures, and risk management guidelines
- Actively plan to teach campers in areas of recreation, environmental studies, and social skills
- Responsible for monitoring camper eating habits, health, relationships, and hygiene
- Responsible for developing lesson plans for each week’s discovery units, cabin activities, social hour, discussions, and any other activity period assigned
- Alert maintenance personnel of repairs needed to equipment or facility to maintain proper working/operating conditions
- Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and staff meetings
- Design, implement, and evaluate arts and camp crafts programming
- Inventory and communicate needs with the supplies ordering process in a timely manner for all art materials
- Develop lesson plans and train staff on the implementation of various art/crafts projects
- Serve as a exceptional steward to all program supplies
- Act as a positive role model for campers and other staff, demonstrating the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in the performance of job duties
- Evaluate current season and make suggestions for future season
- Play an active role in all camp activities
- Will work stay over weekends as assigned
- Will perform housekeeping/office/kitchen/maintenance tasks
- Other duties as may be assigned
- These are not the only duties to be Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required
Qualifications
- 18 years of age before the start of the summer season
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience with youth or family programming preferred
- Must possess a cooperative spirit and be committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to campers, staff, and program participants
- Must have a sincere and genuine interest in working with youth, and should relate well to all age levels and backgrounds of people
- Facilitate community living with youth in a cabin or tent platform
- Ability to plan, initiate and lead small and large group activities
- Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration certification
Benefits
- Free Family Membership
- Program discounts
- Generous retirement benefits - 12% after eligibility is met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Sick Time
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.
Posted Salary Range
USD $470.00 - USD $470.00 /Wk.Salary : $470
