Adaptive Summer Camp Site Supervisor

Piedmont YMCA•Charlottesville, VA

21h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Piedmont Family YMCA is looking for enthusiastic leaders to help make a positive impact on our campers enrolled in the Charlottesville area Adaptive Camp program this summer. The Site Supervisor performs a variety of duties and is responsible for overseeing all daily camp program activities, supervision, and operations; which is comprised of youth, teens and adults with developmental delays and disabilities. Responsible for positive behavior interventions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programming and creating a positive, nurturing relationships with campers.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
Prior experience in working with individuals with disabilities (paid, volunteer, or internship)
Available to work between the hours of 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Ability to work June 8-July 31 (vacation days should be approved prior to employment)
Current Adult/Child/Infant First Aid/CPR/AED certification, Child Abuse Prevention certification, and Bloodborne Pathogen certification by first day of camp (available prior to camp training week)
Strong group leadership skills, high energy level, adaptability and dependability
Able to communicate, supervise and provide sound judgment to participants and staff
Able to react quickly, calmly and appropriately in an emergency situation
Ability to perform first aid
Ability to demonstrate leadership, initiative and creativity in order to establish and direct a comprehensive camp
Ability to maintain composure when interacting with staff, campers and caregivers
Ability to tactfully discuss campers' behavior with the campers and caregivers as needed

Responsibilities

Assist with pre-camp planning: making daily schedule, creating themes, researching activities, making supply lists.
Review camper registrations and forms prior to camp, work with Director to speak with guardians, write behavior plans and responsible for overseeing implementation throughout the summer.
Present for conversations and conferences with guardians about discipline or camper behavior.
Manage the scheduling and coordination of day to day camp programming.
Implement daily activities, field trips, and programs that are age and ability-appropriate and inclusive for individuals with disabilities and consistent with the Y’s values.
Assist Director with providing feedback, coaching and supervision for assistant site supervisor and counselors.
Develops and maintains good working relationships with the staff, parents and families by way of open communication, positive problem solving, flexibility, and teamwork.
Maintains YMCA requirements/ratios and ensures all staff members do the same.
Responsible for ensuring supervision of a group of 10-20 campers.
Creates a positive working environment and models’ positive attitudes and professional tones/interactions with campers, caregivers, parents and staff.
Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their campers needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
Organizes and maintains camp equipment, supplies and property.
Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness.
Maintains thorough knowledge of the licensing standards set forth by the Commonwealth of Virginia and maintains compliance at all times.
Maintains camp records including, but not limited to: accident & incident reports, sign in/out sheets, attendance documents.
Responsible for Medication Administration (training provided).
Adheres to the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Strong communication with the Director to include camp updates, needs and concerns.
Performs other duties as assigned.