Program Specialist

Wage: $75.00 to $80.00 per day (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range) Hours: Seasonal, Up to 40 hours per week Location: YMCA Camp Seymour, Gig Harbor, WA As a Program Specialist, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, hosting, and running various program areas in a safe and customer friendly manner for retreats, conferences, and family camps throughout the year. Qualifications: A minimum age of 18. 6 months experience working in a residential camp or conference facility is preferred. Knowledge of YMCA Camp Seymour’s operation procedures, especially the supervision and operation of program areas or the ability to acquire that knowledge. Current first aid and CPR certifications from nationally recognized organizations preferred. The ability to effectively communicate with staff & participants of all ages. Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations. Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act). You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required. Key Responsibilities: Ensure that program areas are ready for group use prior to group arrival when possible. Know and enforce rules as necessary to ensure safe use of program areas. Maintain good public relations with participants and fellow staff, representing the best interests of the YMCA while providing excellent customer service at every opportunity. Work with Senior Group Programs Director to create a schedule to meet the needs of each group every weekend. Assist with booking staff for weekends and creating staff schedules. Be familiar with emergency procedures. If qualified, administer basic first aid as required; if not, direct participant to director, host or group leader. Make sure the director, host or group leader is informed of any accidents, and contribute to the completion of accident or incident reports as necessary. Host meals and assist with dining hall operations. Deliver excellent customer service at check-in and check-out through professional appearance, positive attitude, implementation of COVID-19 standards, and ensuring facility is cleaned and ready for each group. Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position Build lasting connections and employment experience Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked Location(s) 9725 Cramer Rd NW KPN, Gig Harbor , Washington 98329 , United States The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr