School Age/Day Camp Site Director - Valley

YMCA of The Inland Northwest • Spokane Valley, WA

33d • $18

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The School Age/Day Camp Site Director maintains a supportive, positive learning atmosphere for youth to participate in and practice YMCA values of Honesty, Respect, Caring, and Responsibility. The School Age/Day Camp Site Director continuously ensures activities are appealing and connecting with youth in the community, and that staff are supporting and nurturing participants.

Orchard Park Day Camp - Site Director/Group Leader

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with 12 college credits in the field of education or related to school age children. Another 18 credits must be received within five years
• At least 18 years of age
• Upon job offer, must register in MERIT system, apply for a Portable Background Clearance and Fingerprints, and complete program-specific trainings.
• Ten STARS hours must be completed each year
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Proof of MMR vaccination required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with children in a camp or after school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the program, activities, and staff for the assigned location. Responsible for maintaining an eye-catching event calendar for the program and developing engaging curriculum for before/after school programs and day camps serving excited school age children.
• Supervises and creates a positive rapport with youth, modeling relationship-building skills with participants and staff assisting with program activities.
• Nurtures children through culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and purposeful programming, making ADA accommodations when appropriate.
• Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress, connecting families to the Y programs and special events.
• Attends bi-weekly site director meetings and travels to schools in the local area to promote and lead before and after school programming.
• Follows all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law, state licensing and the Y. Reports and maintain proper documentation of incidents/accidents as they occur
• Maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records, to ensure a safe and prepared learning space for youth.

Benefits

• Family YMCA membership (20+ hours/week), with program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
• Paid vacation time accruing at 3.5 hours a month (starting at 5 days per year)
• Paid time and a half for any hours worked on 10 recognized holidays per year. Employees must work their scheduled shift prior to and following the holiday.
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Up to two children may be enrolled for free in YMCA School-Age programs, and a 50% discount will apply for 3rd child and beyond (for staff working 20+ hours/wk)
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
• Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED