Summer Camp Leader - El Camino

POSITION SUMMARY

After School - School Age Child Care Counselor/Leader is responsible for general supervision of youth and teens, planning and implementing activities (physical activities, nutrition, academic enrichment, homework assistance, and light tutoring).

$24.00-$26.00/hour

• Ensure the safety and well-being of participants by; knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities.
• Assist children with school-directed virtual learning.
• Implement group activity plan; preparing materials, activities, and environments.
• Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect. Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth.
• Adhere to all processes, procedures, rules and regulations of the YMCA, licensing, Public Health Department and school district.
• Positively s picking-up before releasing children.
• Identify emergency situations then respond quickly and appropriately.
• Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.
• Work in a team environment and provide open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers.
• Introduce yourself to parents & teachers, and communicate with them regularly with confidence regarding accurate program information: schedule changes, permission slips, etc.
• Be prompt and dependable to work scheduled hours; providing proper notice for time off and working with supervisor on coverage for day(s) requested off.
• Clean, disinfect and pick up areas used by the program, as needed.

• 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 20 pounds.

• Prefer prior experience working with youth and/or teens.
• Certified in CPR and First Aid (or be certified within 30 days of hire).
• Complete YMCA child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire.
• Provide proof of negative tuberculosis test within the last calendar year (then valid for up to 4 years).
• Bilingual preferred.
• After School Counselor:
  Must be 18 years of age.
• After School Counselor: 48 semester college units required or successful completion of NCLB test.

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.