Fun City Summer Day Program Specialist 2024

Essential Functions:

This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will:

• Uphold and follow all values, practices, and policies of the YMCA of Greater Springfield.
• Adhere to, and act in accordance, with all camp policies particularly as they relate to safety.
• Adhere to, and act in accordance with, the requirements of the local Department of Health and all other Massachusetts laws governing our summer camp programs.
• Work closely with Camp Directors to support, facilitate, and implement camp programs that include, but are not limited to: attendance, transportation, games, activities, swimming, and other typical day camp activities.
• Work with staff to ensure a safe environment for participants.
• Incumbent must maintain high standards for all staff and programming.
• S/he must promote the best practices of customer service.
• Assist in the development of new programs/promotions/special events and fund raising.
• Must represent the YMCA in a professional manner and promote a positive and cheerful environment during each work shift.
• Occasional weekend and overnight shifts are required.

This role will generally work Monday - Friday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM depending on pre/post-camp assignments.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in programming and camp operations or equivalent Y experience.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in program design and implementation.
• Must have a high school diploma, its equivalent, or be enrolled in a GED program.
• Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in lieu of education requirements where permitted
• Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to follow sound judgment calls in a fast-paced, participant-focused environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide organizational leadership, coaching, and personal development support.
• Proven experience in teaching and directing diverse populations in youth enrichment programs.
• Must be able to role-model positive behaviors.
• Must be able to work in a high-value, and potentially high-stress, environment.
• An ability to work with a diverse population.
• Exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Excellent relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to swim, ride a bicycle, get wet (pool and rain), traverse wooded terrain, and be exposed to outdoor summer conditions for extended periods of time.
• Associate / Bachelor's degree in related course work (e.g. Education, Social Work, Ecology) (Preferred)

Leadership Competencies:

• Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y values.
• Community
• Volunteerism
• Philanthropy
• Inclusion
• Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Influence
• Communication - Listens for understanding: speaks and writes effectively.
• Developing Others
• Decision Making - Makes sound judgements and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Finance
• Quality Results
• Self-Development
• Change Capacity
• Emotional Intelligence
• Functional Expertise

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time;
• Move around the work environment independently;
• Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart-phone; and,
• Push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.

• The noise level in the work place is usually moderate, but may vary based on a number of external factors.