Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.

The Summer Day Camp Staff is responsible for assisting with the planning, leading and implementing of program experiences for youth in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents using the Y voice attributes.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role modeling safe behaviors.
• Implement the established curriculum that achieves the five Cause Measurement goals.
• Resolve camper and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
• Organize, supervise and facilitate youth in a variety of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate in an outdoor and indoor programing, in a variety of weather condition.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in assigned program areas.
• Maintain program site equipment and required program records.
• Adheres to program standards including and cleanliness standards. 

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Preferred High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting preferred.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

Schedule:

This is a seasonal position and can be either full-time or part-time hours based on availability and schedule desired. Schedule requirements are Monday through Friday;

• 8:15am-1:15pm
• 12:15pm-5:15pm
• 8:15-5:15pm

Welcoming and Inclusion:

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.

How To Apply:

External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.