Job Details
Description
The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called "The Hill." Hand in hand with our partners-St. Luke's Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian-the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.
The Day Camp Staff is responsible for assisting with the planning, leading and implementing of program experiences for youth in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth and skill achievement of the participants in his/her group.
Responsibilities:
- Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents using the Y voice attributes.
- Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role
- modeling safe behaviors. Implement the established curriculum that achieves the five Cause Measurement goals.
- Resolve camper and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
- Organize, supervise and facilitate youth in a variety program activity that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate in an outdoor and indoor programing, in a variety of weather condition.
- Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in assigned program areas.
- Maintain program site equipment and required program records.
- Adheres to program standards including and cleanliness standards.
Qualifications:- Must be 16 years of age.
- Preferred High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
- Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting preferred.
- Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
Schedule:This is a part time temporary position averaging 20 to 40 hours weekly. Schedule shifts vary Monday through Friday;
- 8:00am -1:00pm
- 1:00pm - 5:30pm
- 8:00am-5:30pm
Welcoming and Inclusion:At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people-regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How To Apply:External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact ...@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.