Camp Hope & Project Pathways Site Lead

YOUR IMPACT

The Camp Hope & Project Pathways Site Lead creates positive, nurturing relationships with children and staff, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. This position promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall experience of Camp Hope America and Project Pathways programs.

Expectations & Responsibilities

• Facilitates and provides direct supervision of children in monthly Project Pathways programs.
• Plans and facilitates quality programs including, but not limited to, education, teambuilding, SEL programs, S.T.E.A.M. projects, and family outings.
• Prepares program materials that could include participant health profile updates, staff manuals, staff training, and other items deemed necessary.
• Be a positive YMCA role model for the entire camp program by modeling the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility & Faith.
• Provides constant supervision with each activity to ensure the safety of all program participants.
• Practices good listening skills. Takes ownership of any issues that arise and resolves them to the best of their ability, and in a professional manner.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. Demonstrates camp stewardship by maintaining cleanliness of buildings and grounds.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures and adheres to American Camp Association standards, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Ensures a strong focus on character development and diversity, equity and inclusion throughout programming.
• Reports damaged equipment or safety hazards promptly.
• Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Rock River Valley.
  
  

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION: 1 Position

Position 1: YMCA Camp Winnebago

Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Preferred Afternoon, Evening, And Weekend Availability

10 - 12 hours per month

• Schedule may vary and is based on programming needs
  
  

$17.00 per hour

FUNDING SOURCE

ICJIA/Community - Based Violence Prevention and Intervention Program, 100%, 12/12/2025 - 06/30/2028, Non-Renewable

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 years old
• Able to work with children between ages of 8-17
• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics and recreational games
• Attend trauma-informed training upon hire
• IL DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect/Mandated Reporter
• CPR & First Aid/AED certification required upon hire
• Current Praesidium Academy trainings required
  
  

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