Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for planning and leading curriculum-based activities with a group of children in a specialty area. Maintains and organizes all equipment/materials for the designated activities to achieve optimum use of resources. Supervises both campers and staff to ensure a high-level of program quality, engagement, and an excellent camper experience. Demonstrates the Y's commitment to its core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and caring in all actions to serve as a role model.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The candidate must possess the ability to follow a curriculum-based activity plan that meets demographics of campers while keeping in mind budgetary constraints. They must be organized and efficient. They must be able to supervise staff and campers.

• Lead in the development of age-appropriate activity plans according to the camp curriculum in specialty areas including creating a mode/sample or instruction.
• Actively engages all campers and staff in activity, (including being in the pool during designated swim times) planning alternative activities or follow-up activities as needed.
• Support routine tasks of face counts, medications, behaviors, etc.
• Maintain resources and materials to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Keep materials organized and in good repair throughout the summer.
• Communicate supply and ordering needs in a timely manner to the Camp Director.
• Assist in special program areas and activities including but not limited to: waterfront, pool, nature, camp-wide activities, arts and crafts, ropes, marksmanship, homestead and horses as directed. (as applicable by camp)
• Engage and support counselors and junior counselors, and share necessary information from camp leadership
• Reports to work on time and in uniform for all scheduled shifts, including weekly and/or other designated meetings
• Promotes positive character values in a caring camp environment
• Attend all training and meetings within the designated time frame.
• Drive Y minibus for teen camp field trip purposes as applicable/needed
• All other duties as assigned.

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.