Camp Specialty Instructor - Sewing/Fashion

YMCA of Metro Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is a leading non-profit organization focused on education, wellness, youth development, and community-building. They strive to positively impact lives and communities by ensuring everyone, especially children, has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. The organization provides high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning to over 3,000 children, offers sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development, and employment opportunities to 58,000 youth and teens, and provides programs and services to over 200,000 members for connection and wellness. Additionally, they engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors. The Camp Specialty Instructor, under the direction of the Youth Development Director, is responsible for creating and running specialty programs. This includes developing curriculum, executing program activities, managing transitions, handling incident reports, and leading counselors. The role emphasizes providing guidance, safety, leadership, and education for children attending camps. This specific position is for a Sewing/Fashion instructor, though the YMCA also seeks instructors for areas such as Archery, Arts and Crafts, Basketball, Cheer, Tumbling, Climbing Wall and Ropes Course, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Theater, Fitness, Flag Football, Kayak and Paddleboard, LEGO, Music, Nature, Pickleball, Robotics, Sports, STEM, Swim, Gaming, Tennis, and Volleyball.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
High School Diploma in progress or completed or GED
2+ 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, database management
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, solve problems, and possess effective time management skills
Strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality
Must pass BFTS background check and drug tests
CPR/First Aid within 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

21 years of age or older

Responsibilities

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 ensure a safe environment for all students.
Lead programming that focuses on specialized topics that will enrich the overall day camp program.
Develop and implement lesson plans focused on specific skill development in a fun and engaging manner.
Provide campers with valuable leadership skills and lifelong lessons while engaging in fun and interactive activities.
Consult with the Youth Development Director on concerns related to camper(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 Emergency procedures and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.