Recreation Specialist - Summer Parks Program

YMCA of Greater Erie • Erie, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire seasonal Recreation Specialists, Counselors & Head Counselors for our YMCA Summer Parks Program with the City of Erie. This position pays $12.25 - $14.00/hour depending on experience. As a Park Counselor in our City of Erie Park Program, you assist the site supervisor in ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all youth involved. Always alert, you provide proper supervision for the children as you "see, hear, direct, and assess." You are careful to act as a role model for the youth at all times! You are friendly and patient as you assist with the welcoming of new youth and facilitate the onboarding of each participant into the Y Program. With enthusiasm, you help implement programs and activities based on youth development principles and keep the recreation site clean and in order. You are also conscientious about keeping records up to date and accurate and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations. As someone who loves your job, you happily attend and participate in all family events and program activities.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to effectively problem solve utilizing all resources available.
• Ability to pass a required Act 33, 34 and FBI clearances.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Basic understanding of child and youth development practices.
• Patient and able to remain calm when stressed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Experience working with children/youth
• Prior Experience leading a group activity

Responsibilities

• Provide proper supervision for the children.
• Act as a role model for the youth.
• Assist with the welcoming of new youth and facilitate the onboarding of each participant.
• Implement programs and activities based on youth development principles.
• Keep the recreation site clean and in order.
• Keep records up to date and accurate.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations.
• Attend and participate in all family events and program activities.

Benefits

• health & dental insurance
• disability and life insurance
• a funded retirement plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)
• a free YMCA membership
• discounted program fees including childcare
• a flexible work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED