At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone - especially children - experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
- Promote, monitor, evaluate, and ensure that all day camp programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
- Manage the site cleanliness and ensuring a safe environment for all students.
- Lead programming that is focuses on specialized topics that will enrich the overall day camp program.
- Implement lesson plans focused on specific skill development in a fun and engaging manner.
- Provide teens with valuable leadership skills and lifelong lessons while engaging in fun and interactive activities.
- Consult with the Youth development director on concerns related to student(s) development of behavior.
- Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
- Stay updated on current issues regarding day camp programs.
- Maintain and report incident/accident paperwork.
- Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, 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.
- 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.
- Communicate positively with parents and staff as required.
- Attend all staff camp trainings.
- High School Diploma in progress or completed.
- 1+ years of experience working with children in a structured setting
- Background and expertise in a specialty area
- A working knowledge of computers: MS Word, MS Excel, data base management
- 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
- Pass a Motor Vehicles Record and have own transportation
- CPR/First Aid within 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment
- Prior work experience specifically with teens
- 21 years of age
- Current certifications in First Aid/CPR; must obtain any other certifications required for the position.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
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