Summer Camp Youth Leader

Santa Monica Family YMCA•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

Summer Camp runs from June 15-August 14, Monday through Friday. Attendance at Camp Training on May 30 and 31 is mandatory. Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies under the direct supervision of the Youth Development Coordinator and Director. Implement lesson plans in areas of outdoor education, arts & crafts, sports or recreational games, singing, team building and science Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers Lead/Supervise children in field trips; ensure head counts are always maintained and that all campers are accounted for at all times Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and entire camp Maintain a positive and responsive relationship with staff, campers and parents Make sound decisions and take charge of situations requiring immediate attention Encourage youth positive social skills and appropriate behavior by example Adhere to work schedule and be prepared for activities at the beginning of each shift Actively contribute and participate in staff meetings or activities Work cooperatively with vendors in the camp setting Adheres to YMCA Dress Code & Code of Conduct and Mission Statement Work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 core values Perform/Lead Camp songs and calls for attention Demonstrate enthusiasm in all phases of work with campers Serve as a role model to all campers Readily adapt to changing situations or tasks Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age and a high school graduate
At least one year experience working with children
Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of campers ages 4-15, as well as parents and staff of diverse ethnic populations
Skill set to lead campers in at least two of the following areas: recreational games, crafts, outdoor education, songs, sports, aquatics, team building or science
Skill set to supervise and interact with campers
Complete mandatory pre-camp training
In-service trainings and staff meetings as assigned including Child Abuse Prevention Training
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute
Staff must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Be able stand, walk, climb stairs, sit, bend, squat, kneel, and be in good physical health.
The physical ability to lead in group activities and to perform related physical skills
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Must be able to safely withstand exposure to the elements which include sun, wind, rain and any weather while on duty.
Must be able to communicate with parents and children in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities

Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies under the direct supervision of the Youth Development Coordinator and Director.
Implement lesson plans in areas of outdoor education, arts & crafts, sports or recreational games, singing, team building and science
Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers
Lead/Supervise children in field trips; ensure head counts are always maintained and that all campers are accounted for at all times
Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and entire camp
Maintain a positive and responsive relationship with staff, campers and parents
Make sound decisions and take charge of situations requiring immediate attention
Encourage youth positive social skills and appropriate behavior by example
Adhere to work schedule and be prepared for activities at the beginning of each shift
Actively contribute and participate in staff meetings or activities
Work cooperatively with vendors in the camp setting
Adheres to YMCA Dress Code & Code of Conduct and Mission Statement
Work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 core values
Perform/Lead Camp songs and calls for attention
Demonstrate enthusiasm in all phases of work with campers
Serve as a role model to all campers
Readily adapt to changing situations or tasks
Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles