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SalaryThe YMCA of Metro Atlanta serves more than 300,000 individuals with 23 full facilities and ten additional camping and childcare locations. The Y provides financial assistance to support more than 25,000 youth, teens and families. The Y offers programs that serve kids, adults and families at all stages of life. As the largest provider of early learning and after-school programs in Georgia, the Y is closing the achievement gap for Atlanta youth. During the teen years, the Y focuses on leadership development to prepare teens to connect to and serve their communities. A leader in healthy living, the Y offers youth sports and wellness programs designed to help kids and adults live healthier and be more active. A strong community can only be achieved when we invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors. We believe that to bring about meaningful change in individuals and communities, we must be focused and accountable. At the Y, we measure the success of our cause by how well we engage communities in our three areas of focus:
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.
- HEALTHY LIVING - Improving the nation's health and well-being.
- SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - Giving back and providing support to our neighbors.
Under the supervision of the Camp Director/Asst. Camp Director and in cooperation with other staff, the Program Lead is responsible for developing program-specific activities for campers. The Program Lead is responsible for achieving the goals of the day camp by assisting in the implementation of activities which provide guidance, leadership, values education and enjoyment for children served by camp. The Program Lead is responsible for assisting the counselor/leadership personnel and providing a safe environment. The ideal candidate embraces responsibility, loves to engage others and has the ability to facilitate creative activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma completed
- 2-4 years’ experience working with children in a structured setting
- Required certifications current First Aid/CPR; must obtain any other certifications required for the position
- Complete PPE and safety protocol training prior to first shift
- A working knowledge of computers: MS Word, MS Excel, data base management
- Exemplify YMCA ideals, leadership qualities
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective time management skills
- Strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Knowledge of the outdoors and environmental education
- Pass a criminal background and drug screening check
- Pass a Motor Vehicles Record and have own transportation.
Ongoing Responsibilities:
- Perform COVID 19 safety procedures and all other necessary protocols before, during, and post camp.
- To include: Personal temperature checks, camper and parent temperature checks and prescreen questions, sanitation of camp areas.
- Assure that all necessary PPE are available to provide an effective and safe program
- Assist in planning and implementation of social distancing programs and safety protocol which will assist in the development of the camper physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually and which promote YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- Assist in teaching the basic skills of various programs to campers in a safe and respectful manner.
- Assist in the social adjustment of a camper through positive group experiences.
- Report to the Camp Director/Unit Leader any difficult or unusual situations.
- Share problems with the Camp Director/Unit Leader so they can be solved.
- Assist in facilitating proper group behavior at all times.
- Stay updated on current issues regarding day camp programs.
- Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all day camp programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
- Maintain branch and association certifications in Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch off-site Emergency procedures and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
- Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to Metro Atlanta YMCA policies and procedures.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES BASED ON NEEDS SPECIFIC TO ROLE:
- Be able to set an example and lead counselors on a daily basis.
- Be able to maintain a safe and healthy environment for staff and children.
- Be able to provide sound, caring and positive leadership for children.
- Able to maintain a safe and fun environment for children
- Provide, to everyone, extraordinary customer service to parent(s).
- Be able to recognize and implement safety standards in all program activities.
- Be able to participate effectively with other staff in implementing creative and fun camp activities for camp.
- Have a good understanding of the mission and values of the YMCA and be able to demonstrate and teach based on those values.
- Communicate positively with parents and staff as required.
- Attend all staff camp trainings.
The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY, to join us and do their best work.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our people, our members, and our partners. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.
It's fun to work in an organization where people truly BELIEVE in what they are
doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and people together to champion
communities where everyone belongs.
Location:
Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA BkHd
