Allegany-Limestone Summer Camp Supervisor
About The Position
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Summer Camp Supervisor serves as the lead on-site staff member responsible for daily camp operations, staff direction, participant supervision, and implementation of camp programming. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
- Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting
- Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc…
- At least 18 years of age.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervises a group of children.
- Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, captures the children’s interest and consistent with YMCA values.
- Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
- Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
- Supervise, lead, guide, motivate and consistently interact with a group of 10-20 youth sports attendants and work to ensure a positive, safe and nurturing camp experience for each participant at all times.
- Works in cooperation with the coordinators in planning weekly special events for the summer attendants.
- Follow the planned schedule of activities and arrive at each session promptly.
- Timely submission of all paperwork, lesson plans, etc.
- Acquaint summer attendants with rules, activities, daily schedules, and traditions of the program.
- Keep daily attendance and be constantly aware of the attendants under their care throughout the day and at each new activity.
- Report all accidents and incidents to the Director/Coordinator and complete all incident/accident forms correctly.
- Maintains sensitivity and patience while providing care to meet each child’s individual basic needs.
- Contact absent sports attendants parent/guardian, documenting the reason for their absence.
- Maintains confidentiality of the children and staff’s information.
- Works in conjunction with outside organizations.
- Addresses any personal or programmatic problems and suggestions promptly and directly to the Sports Coordinator.
- Supervises and monitors performance of staff assigned to them.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director/Coordinator of Branch Executive Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
