What are the responsibilities and job description for the Y Summer Camp Program Lead position at YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge?
Job Title: Summer Camp Lead
The Summer Camp Lead is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and effective communication while maintaining the well-being and safety of summer camp participants and support staff. This individual must possess high energy and enthusiasm, genuinely enjoy working with children, and be team-oriented.
Key Responsibilities:
The Summer Camp Lead is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and effective communication while maintaining the well-being and safety of summer camp participants and support staff. This individual must possess high energy and enthusiasm, genuinely enjoy working with children, and be team-oriented.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervises and manages Summer Camp Aides and helps develop and train them to grow in supportive roles.
- Supervises a group of children alongside Summer Camp Site Directors and is responsible for their overall health and well-being. Provides careful, attentive supervision; alert at all times.
- Takes group attendance daily.
- Maintains campsite and equipment daily.
- Plans and implements program activities that are engaging, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
- Adheres to program standards regarding safety, cleanliness, and adherence to licensing protocol.
- Able to attend and participate in scheduled field trips and off-site activities.
- Attends training and staff meetings with Summer Camp leadership.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical emergencies, behavior policy implementation, child abuse prevention, and all other emergency situations.
- Cultivates positive relationships and effectively communicates with parents, children, and other staff – models positive relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Maintains ongoing communication with the Summer Camp Director.
- Sets up for and cleans up after all camp activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of programmatic experience with children, preferably in a camp setting.
- Must complete 24 hours of training to meet the licensing standards of a licensed child day center.
- Preferred CPR/First-Aid. If not certified, will receive training through the YMCA.
- Exceptional group management, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Experience creating, planning, and facilitating interactive and educational/artistic activities relating to youth development, physical fitness, and academic enrichment.
- Must possess speaking, listening, and writing skills appropriate for interacting with children and adults.
- Must be capable of implementing directives related to the daily program.
- Must have the flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the YMCA mission, purpose and goals, childcare policies, and YMCA standards; ensure the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
- The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential position functions and supervise and participate in program activities.
