Camp Specialist at Montclair YMCA – Montclair, New Jersey

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Summer Camp Director, the Camp Specialist is responsible for creating a safe environment with an appropriate curriculum and program for their assigned specialty area.

OUR CULTURE:

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner to collaborate with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in assuring the safety and health of all campers through proper supervision. Actively participate with all children.
• Plan implement and evaluate age-appropriate lesson plans daily.
• Maintain all equipment and property, minimizing damage. Inform the director if new equipment is needed or equipment needs repair.
• Submit inventory of supplies packed to the Camp Director.
• Communicate positively and enthusiastically with campers, parents, staff, and volunteers.
• Treat each child and parent with dignity and respect. Show attentiveness to all parent and camper issues.
• Maintain a safe work environment, free of clutter, debris, and hazardous conditions.
• Report all accidents and incidents involving self, participants, guests, or other employees.
• Familiar with and able to implement emergency procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness of facility or property.
• Assist in planning and implementation of special camp-wide theme programs and camp openings.
• Recognize and respond to potential problems in group or individual discipline problems in accordance with camp policies and procedures.
• Evaluate current season, program, and self. Make recommendations for next season.
• Attend and actively participate in staff training and meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
• Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers and require them to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
• Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the Y’s disciplinary procedures and respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicates to all employees and volunteers the Y’s commitment to protect our members from abuse.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Emotional Maturity
• Communication
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making
• Relationships
• Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 3 years previous experience in camping, recreation, teaching, or childcare.
• Must have knowledge of and certification (if necessary) in a specific specialty (i.e., art, drama, science).
• Excellent human relations skills, good organizational and communication skills.
• Maturity, patience, and the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and values of the YMCA
• The ability to articulate and model YMCA's four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are essential.
• Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or get certified within 90 days of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing for extended periods of time, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, feeling, hearing, and visual acuity (with the aid of glasses if necessary). The work is performed primarily outdoors and may require occasional travel. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

COMPANY BENEFITS: Free membership and 25% discount for various programs and camp fees for the duration of the season.

HOURLY PAY RATE: $17.75 to $19.25

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm

LOCATION: Our Lady of the Lakes School, 26 Lakeside Ave, Verona, NJ 07044