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Art Specialist

$20 - $25 per hour

YMCA of Greater Boston

Art Specialist

Department: Center Staff

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Roxbury YMCA

Reporting To: Angela Allen

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

Position Summary: Creates/implements arts and enrichment that correspond with weekly themes and are age appropriate for the skill level. Activities should provide for growth in skills, self-awareness, self-expression and group relationship building.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation

  • Keeps safety of participants as the first priority. Emphasizes personal safety and emotional wellbeing with participants, parents and other camp staff at all times.
  • Creates and implements a theme related, art curriculum with an appropriate amount of choice. Utilizes art as a medium to educate and promote healthy activity. Thinks outside of the box.
  • Documents art curriculum and keeps examples for following years.
  • Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation.
  • Creates an active, engaging environment.
  • Models the quality of YMCA values to participants, CIT's, parents and staff. Must be a positive role model. Develops appropriate relationships with all participants in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries.
  • Sets an example as a staff peer leader of how all staff should act and present themselves
  • Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff does the same.
  • Communicates clearly and concisely their expectations and needs for counselors during their period.
  • Keeps a direct line of communication open with supervisors.
  • Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and creates necessary documentation.
  • Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
  • Assists with planning and implementing Camp Special Events and Family Night Activities.
  • Assists with the coordination of camp activities. Actively participates in and takes ownership of all aspects of camp program, including special events, openings, closings and extended hours.
  • Attends all staff meetings and training sessions. Becomes familiar with training materials and actively incorporates them in their day today interactions and work with participants.
  • Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensures that participants treat all equipment, supplies, and camp property responsibly. Takes inventory of their supplies weekly and updates camp directors with respect to supply needs.
  • Assist with pre or post care and/or transportation as assigned. Ensures that a name to face is taken before and after any transitions.
  • Performs other duties as required by supervisor. Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed.
  • Abides by the established YMCA/DPH/ACA day camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent; some college, and experience preferred. Achieved or working toward an education, art education, or art degree preferred.
  • Must have a passion for working with and nurturing children, and have the ability to work with, develop, and understand the needs of children and appropriate boundary setting.
  • The individual must demonstrate a commitment to working with participants from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Must actively work in harmony with other staff and possess knowledge of group process.
  • Must be committed to carry out YMCA mission, camp philosophy, and goals.
  • Must utilize effective communication skills.
  • Must possess current First Aid, Oxygen and CPR certifications and all others as required by the specific camp.
  • Child Abuse Prevention Training (within first four weeks of employment)
  • Respect in the Workplace Training (Sexual Harassment Prevention)
Benefits

Why work at the Y?


The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment - all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:
  • Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
  • Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
  • Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
  • Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
  • A healthy work/life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits including:
  • FREE YMCA Membership for you.
  • Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
  • Discounted or FREE family membership.
  • Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
  • Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)
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