What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Program Specialist - Camp Campbell position at YMCA of Silicon Valley?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director - Camp, this position runs ropes course, arts & crafts, climbing wall, archery, cable slide, and aquatic activities in a manner in which to deliver excellence for all YMCA Camp Campbell activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Knowledge and follow through of all American Camp Association standards.
- Keep activity area fully stocked, organized, and clean.
- Act as a team player with a main focus of customer service and skill development.
- Positive role modeling.
- Assist groups in all aspects of activity needs.
- Report any equipment issues or facility needs within 12 hours of discovering.
- Perform other tasks as may be required or assigned.
- Substitute for staff on vacation or sick leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- It may be necessary to perform other duties as assigned.
- This position is considered to have a supervisory or disciplinary relationship over minors.
Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in group management at a camp preferred.
- Individual certifications or documented relevant experience required for each activity area.
- The ability to speak effective with group participants and staff.
- Prefer previous experience with diverse populations.
The physical demands of the position include:
- Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
- Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch, climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds.
- CPR and First Aid Certified within 90 days of hire.
- YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Trained within 90 days of hire.
Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.
Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.
Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.
Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
Salary : $20 - $25