What are the responsibilities and job description for the Woodshop Program Specialist - Camp Campbell position at YMCA of Silicon Valley?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Woodshop Program Specialist is responsible for the Woodshop program area by developing programs that are based on a progressive program structure. To provide quality program opportunities for all family camp, resident camp, science camp, weekend events and travel programs.
SALARY RANGE: $19.00 - $21.00/hour
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for designing appropriate creative woodshop program area curriculum for all age levels of campers and families; ability to execute program delivery with clear instruction, facilitation, and reflection
- Maintain clean workshop environment; responsible for all course materials, supplies, tracking inventory and ensuring all program areas are properly managed and supervised in accordance with ACA Standards.
- Maintain proper record-keeping of all incidents in a timely manner and carry fully stocked first aid kit
- Serve as a positive role model through use of proper language, professional appearance, constructive communication skills, and healthy personal habits
- Serve as a Resident Camp staff seasonally. In addition, provide quality program opportunities for all family camp, resident camp, science camp, weekend events and travel programs.
- Other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
To perform this job successfully an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and duties listed above, and the physical demands of the position listed here, are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable an employee with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
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. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
- Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 pounds.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience working with youth in a variety of ages/skill groups
- Appropriate knowledge, training, and certifications for program area
- Excellent facilitation skills are required
- Flexibility and maturity, with ability to be self-motivated and work with minimum supervision
- Ability to relate to peers as well as youth effectively
- CPR and First Aid certification required (can be obtained after hire).
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
- 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 : $19 - $21
