Summer Camp Program Leader

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies, and ACA standards under the direct supervision of the Camp Director
• Implement lesson plans in areas of outdoor education, arts and crafts, cooking, sports or recreational games, drama, singing, team building and science
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and entire camp
• Maintain a positive and responsive relationship with staff, campers and parents
• Make sound decisions and take charge of situations requiring immediate attention
• Encourage youth positive social skills and appropriate behavior by example
• Adhere to work schedule and be prepared for activities at the beginning of each shift
• Actively contribute and participate in staff meetings or activities
• Work cooperatively with vendors in the camp setting
• Adheres to YMCA Dress Code and Code of Conduct and Mission Statement
• Work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 core values
• The physical ability to lead in group activities and to perform related physical skills
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in all phases of work with campers
• Serve as a role model to all campers
• Readily adapt to changing situations or tasks
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

• Minimum 18 years of age and a high school graduate
• At least one year experience working with children
• Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of campers ages 5-16, as well as parents and staff of diverse ethnic populations
• Skill set to lead campers in at least two of the following areas: recreational games, drama, crafts, outdoor education, songs, sports, aquatics, team building or science
• Skill set to supervise and interact with campers
• Complete mandatory 24 hour pre-camp training
• In-service trainings and staff meetings as assigned including Child Abuse

• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
• American Red Cross
• American Heart Association
• American Safety and Health Institute