Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Summer Camp Activity Instructor will be responsible for planning and implementing activities, identified as specialized by the American Camping Association, for children aged 5 -16. The Summer Camp Activity Instructor will facilitate structured age and developmentally appropriate activities throughout the camp day, to promote the development of all campers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety and Risk Management

• Ensures all Tampa Y summer camp standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
• Ensures the health and safety of all children.
• Assists in inspecting classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
• Assists in conducting health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice or other health conditions and reports immediately to the Summer Camp Director.
• Operate the Adventure program area in accordance with the standards outlined in the American Camping association's Accreditation Process Guide (APG) 2019 edition.

Program Quality and Growth

• Responsible for implementing lesson plans, and daily enrichment activities to promote individual child development.
• Prepares all materials and supplies for planned activities.
• Designs and arranges classrooms for program activities to provide a proper learning environment.
• Takes charge of all specialized activities and assists children during all activities where adult help is needed.
• Assists in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect to state agency.
• Be willing and able to complete other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Responsible for developing curriculum for specialty area.

Team Leadership

Assist with the following:

• Follow proper staffing and ratios within the summer camp program at all times.
• Creating and maintaining meaningful and impactful relationships with the families, supervisor and colleagues
• Attends and participates in workshops, in-service training and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.
• Keeps all associates on task through communicating clearly about curriculum and activity objectives.
• Responsible for activity management.
• Supports special events.

Education/ Experience Required:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior childcare experience preferred.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with children to achieve goals.
• Basic knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood.
• Basic knowledge of behavior modification theories and practices.
• Basic knowledge of current educational techniques and practices.
• Skilled in verbal communication with children and conflict resolution.
• Ability to assist in the planning, organizing and implementing of childhood education curriculums.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to implement safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• May be required to obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Maintain other required certifications.
• Must attend all mandatory summer camp trainings/meetings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 includes, but not limited to:

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and authorized work phone/smart device.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants during program activities.
• The employee frequently is required to see, observe, and hear all participants, and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the program environment, including in the classroom and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• This position requires reliable transportation and willing to travel, if needed.
• This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Free Individual YMCA Membership and discount on family membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through BayCare Behavioral Services (phone and online)
• Start a 403 (b) smart savings account through YMCA Benefits on day one of employment (optional)
• Tickets at Work is the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider, offering exclusive discounts, special offers and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels and much more.
• 20% off program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• 30% off personal training

Association Summary:

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is a top-rated ‘4-star’ Charity Navigator and Guidestar ‘Gold’ rated non-profit charitable organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Join a cause-driven association with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. Learn more about the Tampa YMCA at www.tampaymca.org.

• 13 Family Center Ys, 65-acre outdoor adventure camp, Community Learning Center, two program centers, 27 afterschool sites, 18 Early Head Start sites
• Largest youth development and health & wellness provider in the region
• 223,000 community members served
• 1,600 staff members
• 600 volunteers
• $40MM in revenue
• An independent 501(c) 3, locally-governed and managed

Located in sunny Florida, the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA offers an ideal location with beautiful weather affording a desirable setting for an active outdoor lifestyle year-round, is close to many beaches and theme parks and Florida is one of very few states that has no state income tax.

The Tampa Y is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.