Under the direction of the Youth Services Director and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, the Cooking Camp Program Specialist will be responsible for planning and implementing the Cooking Camp Programs serving K-8th grades. 

Principle Activities:

• Assist Program Director and/or Coordinator with the development of all aspects of the Cooking Camp program.
•  Plan and implement a class schedule.
• Instruct classes at agreed upon scheduled times
• Responsible for developing lesson plans and implementing them during time of instruction
• Arrange for substitutes to teach scheduled classes when necessary
• Assist in implementing program enhancements including, but not limited to end of week performances, special exhibits, family events. May require some evening or weekend work.
• Ensure the health and safety of each participant and maintain a safe and clean teaching kitchen.
• Be knowledgeable about and help implement health code policies & procedures.
• Be a positive influence and advocate of the cooking program.
• Accept the goals and objectives of the YMCA and work to achieve them
• Take part in all training or in-service activities to develop proficiencies required performing job responsibilities
• Attend staff meetings, promptly and prepared
• Maintain positive relationships, open communication with parents, YMCA personnel, participants, administration and volunteers
• Assume any other duties as assigned by the YMCA administration.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 1-2 years of college education in a culinary field preferred.
• 1 Year experience applicable work experience in field and participants.
• Experience teaching specialized curriculum to youth ages 5-16.
• Ability to help the Program Director create and implement program curriculum in the specialized area.
• Present a professional image to parents and general public
• Enthusiastic with participants
• Strong decision making skills, versatility, initiative, and human relation skills.
• Ability to work well with children and adults and resolve conflict situations while developing harmonious relationships with staff, participants, members.
• Strong organizational skills
• Safety certifications and all trainings and certifications in accordance with the Quality Standards within required timeframe.

Physical Requirements:  

• Walking
• Sitting
• Squatting 
• Vision
• Crouching
• Stooping 
• Climbing 
• Hearing
• Kneeling 
• Standing 
• Carrying (50 lbs.) 
• Speech
• Pushing (50 lbs.) 
• Pulling (50 lbs.) 
• Lifting (50 lbs.)
• Writing