POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal camp setting. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with school age children; preferably in a day camp setting
• Previous experience working with sports activities
• CPR, First Aid, AED certification and Child Abuse Prevention Training within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Complete all components of licensing requirements for Mississippi State Department of Health or Tennessee Department of Human Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows and facilities purposeful and engaging activities and curriculum which meet the individual physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the participants.
• Provide quality care and supervision to all campers
• Provide a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment
• Guide behaviors using positive methods
• Set up facilities or/equipment for activities and store equipment appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times
• Maintains a positive relationship and interacts with campers, parents, and team members

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.

Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. 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.

Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms
• Exposure to some chemical elements
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds