What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer School Camp Staff position at Greater Green Bay YMCA?
JOB SUMMARY
Unleash potential and joy in each child by helping them build memories, skills, values and lasting friendships and a safe environment. You will care for and guide children ages 5-12 while engaging them in a safe, fun and educational recreational experience. Along with the rest of the team, you will support youth development through creative program planning and role modeling of the Ys character development values while building strong relationships with the entire family.
- Summer School runs from June 17th - August 2nd, Monday - Friday 11:30am - 5:15pm.
- *There will be no summer school the week of July 4th.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Establish positive rapport with children, parents, program staff, school or site administrators and their staff (principals, teachers, secretaries, custodians, etc.).
- Cooperate and collaborate with Director in the planning, supervision, and implementation of all program activities.
- Interact with kids at all times and participate in all activities with the children, be it indoor, outdoor, field trips, sports, crafts, studying, free time, etc.
- Role model leadership, character values and relationship-building skills in all interactions with children and their families.
- Maintain a professional appearance and be prepared to make all parents, families, and children feel comfortable with all questions answered. Provide a warm, caring atmosphere for children ensuring all of them are treated equally with dignity and respect.
- Assist in maintaining all equipment, supplies, snack inventories, appearance, and cleanliness of the program space in accordance with the school/site Formal Agreement.
- Ensure the safety and whereabouts of all children and that safe conditions exist at all times.
- Assist in maintaining all of the children's records/files and keep them in a designated staff only location along with medications, first aid supplies, etc.
- Assist in ensuring all requirements are being met & accurately complete required forms (e.g. fire/safety checklist, accident forms, sign in/out sheets, etc.).
- Implement and maintain the YMCA discipline program that inspires positive behavior and discourages conduct that is not aligned with the Ys character development values.
- Encourage respect for personal property, YMCA equipment and facilities.
- Act according to facility protocol to ensure safety of all staff and children which includes:
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with staff and children.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Ensure children are properly signed in and out, ensure only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.
- Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked, routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker rooms and bathrooms), etc.
- Attend all staff meetings/in-services and required training sessions.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
- At least three months experience working with school-age children and must genuinely enjoy working with children.
- College courses or degree in Education, Child Psychology, Human Development, or Elementary Education preferred.
- Must be mature, have good communication skills, enjoy working with children and planning a variety of activities, and be able to relate well to children, adults and school/site staff.
- Certification in CPR is required. First Aid certification is required. Training is provided.
- Conversational Spanish speaking skills helpful.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- A health examination must take place prior to beginning work and shall indicate the following:
- Person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis.
- Person is physically able to work with young children.
- The ability to lift 10 pounds, move furniture and equipment, chairs and tables; engage in active children's games, sports and other activities is required.
- As First Responder, the ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, move quickly, and/or lift at least 30 pounds with or without assistance is required.
COMPETENCIES
- Relationships: Building meaningful, trusting, collaborative relationships and upholding the SMART service pledge is the core of our work. We do this by broaching sensitive topics carefully and respectfully to collaborate on solutions; working effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions to ensure a positive experience for all stakeholders; demonstrating your understanding of student/family needs; ensuring the Y is accessible to all; actively engaging participants at every age and ability; and building relationships with students and families at participating schools. In all situations, you will effectively role model SMART service and the Ys Core Values.
- Inclusion: Due to the diverse population you serve, you must work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Foster an environment and develop programs and activities where differences are celebrated.
- Communication: Effective communication with parents, students, volunteers, Y staff, and school staff/partners, is critical to ensure quality programming that meets student needs. Listen for understanding and meaning, speak and write effectively. Effectively tailor communications to the appropriate audience to ensure understanding and collaboration.
- Developing Others: As a role model to your student group, you have an important role to build, engage, inspire, and develop your students and hold them accountable. Provide students with feedback, information, guidance, and support. Utilize non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
- Quality Results: Because there are many aspects to the work, you need to stay organized and manage time effectively and flexibly. Be a good steward of the Y by following and enforcing policies/procedures, achieving performance goals, and using resources wisely. Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for students.
- Decision Making: The ability to respond appropriately to sensitive situations, behavior issues, and emergencies is a necessity in this role. Think creatively to determine when and what activities need to be altered to maintain student engagement. Provide students with frameworks for making decisions and healthy habits.
- Safety: You are responsible for ensuring the safety of your assigned group. Conduct programs and activities in a manner that ensures student safety, follow and enforce safety precautions, and report concerns or injuries timely. Closely monitor attendance of each student to ensure all are accounted for and check-in/out procedures are followed.
- Mission Advancement: As a cause-driven staff, you will support the Y, its members, participants, and staff by living the Ys values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in all interactions and aspects of job performance and demonstrate the desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
- Emotional Maturity and Self Development: In this position, you will need to accurately assess personal feelings, strengths, and limitations - and how they impact relationships. Remain calm in challenging situations. A willingness to accept feedback and make corrections is essential. Pursue professional development opportunities and attend staff meetings and training enhance job performance. Maintain all required certifications. Must maintain high level of confidentiality.
- Physical Requirements: You will need to be flexible in working within the summer afternoon camp program, as well as attend frequent staff meetings and trainings. You must be able to actively engage with students and move about freely within the school and outdoors to guide students through activities in program areas and participate in games and sports (with or without accommodations). You'll need to move about freely throughout the school to monitor child activities and ensure the safety of all participants. Some minor lifting and pushing may be necessary to set up program space and materials. This is a very active position, on the move a great deal.
This job description represents the major functions of the job but is not intended to be all inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for performing other duties as necessary for Association success.
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