Camp Activity Lead

General Function

Under the direction of the Director of Youth, Family, and Educational Programs and Day Camp Director, the Activity Lead organizes and leads recreational and creative experiences for campers and staff.

The Activity Lead plans and leads a daily morning activity (Reading, Sports, or Arts/STEM) for different camp groups while maintaining ratio, and serves with an assigned group in the afternoon.

Participates in weekly field trips and acts as a positive role model for youth.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance for assigned activity area

• Create and lead daily lessons/activities (Reading, Sports, or Arts/STEM)

• Supervise groups of children and provide clear instructions to campers and assisting staff

• Maintain positive relationships with parents and staff; model relationship-building skills (including Listen First)

• Ensure program standards are met, including safety and cleanliness

• Participate in daily camp activities (swimming, wellness, and other programs)

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing camp schedules and activities

• Maintain required camper-to-staff ratios (morning activity and afternoon group)

• Attend staff meetings and trainings

• Follow YMCA policies and procedures (medical, disciplinary, child abuse prevention, emergencies)

• Manage challenging situations professionally and make appropriate decisions

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Bend and stoop occasionally

• Stand for long periods

• Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally

• Work outdoors for the full day

ADA Statement

The YMCA of Indiana County complies with ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants/employees to perform essential job functions, unless it causes undue hardship.

Employees must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

Performance Expectations (Effect on End Result)

Mission Advancement:

• Demonstrates the Y’s values and commitment to community needs

• Builds supportive relationships with volunteers

• Supports fundraising

Collaboration:

• Works effectively with diverse individuals

• Builds rapport and communicates effectively

• Seeks to understand others and remains calm in challenges

• Supports the development of others

Operational Effectiveness:

• Uses sound judgment and applies learning across situations

• Embraces new ideas to enhance member experience

• Sets goals, plans work, and participates in meetings

• Follows budgeting procedures and reports irregularities

• Strives to meet/exceed goals and deliver high-value experiences

Personal Growth:

• Pursues self-development and adapts to change

• Understands personal strengths/limitations and their impact

• Maintains current technical and functional skills

• Previous experience working with children (day camp experience preferred)

• Enthusiastic, energetic, and able to work with diverse ages and groups

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and Child Abuse Prevention training

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse populations; experience preferred

• Ability to lead and participate in indoor and outdoor activities

• Ability to guide children’s growth in knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills

• Ability to motivate and inspire others

• Ability to make independent decisions and handle difficult situations professionally

• Demonstrated leadership, project management, time management, organizational, and detail-oriented skills

• Ability to plan, organize, and implement program activities in multiple settings (including swimming)

• Ability to improvise in unexpected situations

• Ability to remain active, energetic, and positive throughout the day

• Must attend mandatory training

• Must be available for full camp season; maximum of 5 vacation days