Day Camp Assistant Site Lead

YMCA • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. 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.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Degree.
• 2-4 years prior experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
• Evidence of current successful completion of biennial training in CPR/First Aid/BLS, or complete within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising, planning, organizing and implementing a structured program that supports activities for elementary school-age children.
• Provide guidance, leadership, values education and enjoyment for children served by camp.
• Ensure that all program decisions are guided by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta program standards.
• Perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives established by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
• Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch off-site Emergency procedures.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all day camp programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
• Implement the YMCA safety protocols both related to COVID-19 and branch operations.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: High school or GED