Valley Day Camp Site Director -Valley

YMCA of The Inland Northwest•Spokane Valley, WA

2d•$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.

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

Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
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)