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SalaryGreater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!
POSITION PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of the Executive Leader, the Program Leader, manages the day to day operations of Camp Speers and serves in a leadership capacity for all Camp Speers programming.
ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Associates Degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) in Recreation, Child/Adolescent Development, Outdoor Education/Leadership, Elementary or Secondary Education, or a related field and 1-3 years of experience working in a Camp or Recreational Environment.
- Desire and ability to work with people of all ages.
- Thorough understanding and appreciation of child and adolescent development and ability to design and implement programs, policies and protocols to support that development.
- Ability to communicate and work with individuals or groups participating in environmental education and proven necessary instruction to campers, parents and staff.
- Ability to operate motor vehicles and meet the safe driving requirements of the association.
- Ability to motivate staff and customers.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- High energy and creativity with a strong grasp of the YMCA mission.
- Additional certifications (WFR, WFA, LGT, WSI, Ropes, etc.) a plus
At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission
OUR MISSION
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO HEALTHIER LIVES
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.
