Camp Supervisor-Matt Griffin

YMCA Of Greater Seattle

10h • $24 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Day Camp Supervisors will serve on an engaging and dynamic team, playing a key role in ensuring planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans are provided to the participants. You will oversee the planning and implementation of a safe and quality day camp program providing day-to-day support and overall management of the program site. You will supervise and evaluate the staff and volunteers, including training, maintaining required staff/child ratios and conducting regular staff meetings. You will be an important part of helping to maintain professional relationships with families, facility/school personnel, and the community. Recreational activities with campers, include but are not limited to, arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, songs, nature hikes, archery, and other games and enrichment activities. For more information about our Day Camp Programs, please visit YGS Day Camp
Day Camp season runs June 22nd through the end of August, (start dates vary by location) with training the week of 06/13-06/19. Supervisors will start 5/1.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• Have completed 30 credits of 100-level or above college-level coursework.
• 2-3 years’ experience with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, or nannying.
• 1-3 years' experience supervising a team of 3 or more.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• TB Test may be required depending on camp type or location.
• Completion of minimum STARS required training, CPR/First Aid Training
• Cleared Portable Background Check in the statewide registry MERIT.
• At hire, or earliest possible training (but no later than 30 days after employment.)
• At hire, or during onboarding for position.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
• High school diploma or the equivalent of one.
• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of Leads and Counselors working with groups of 10-15 children each.
• Implements program activities. May be asked to assist in planning activities.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Professionally engages with parents/guardians to provide pertinent program information and share about their camper’s experience.
• Ensures that equipment is clean, safe, set up and stored properly.
• Attends staff meetings and training programs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs. 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed