Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
Serves as a group leader/point of contact for a day camp location or group. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

Thinks, communicates and behaves as a cause-driven leader and role model for other staff and members when it comes to desired staff behaviors; promotes youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in all job-related functions.

Prepares site daily for arrival of campers; cleans up site at the conclusion of the day.

Supervises camper sign-in and sign-out procedures, including PFCC through the TAP system for eligible campers.

Ensures that extended care leaders are made aware of any issues with campers.

Maintains control of health forms and related information on site and transports forms on all field trips.

Distributes and records information relating to distribution of medications to campers during program hours.

Leads and supervises a group of children in day camp setting.

Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.

Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.

Attends staff meetings and trainings.

Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to recordkeeping, medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff; documents personal contact with parents of each child in group at least one time a week (either by telephone or in-person).

Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age; have completed at least one year of college coursework, and have at least one year of experience working with school-age children (camp experience preferred).

Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc.

American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training must be completed within 30 days of hire date.

Passionate belief in the Y's cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our neighbors.

Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.

Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside summer weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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