Fun Factory Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Looking for a FUN summer job?

YWCA Walla Walla seeks a program leader for the FUN FACTORY!

SUMMARY OF DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Provide professional representation for the YWCA with program participants and the community

· Provide leadership to youth and support to Fun Factory team

· Drive Fun Factory van (must be 21+)

· Develop, plan and organize activities for outdoor recreation program

· Lead daily program activities

· Assure safety of staff and program participants

· Maintain order and discipline

· Promote the mission of the YWCA

· Keep accurate records and reports of attendance, purchases, activities and fuel use

· Shop for activity supplies

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to embrace and advance the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women

· Ability to work with diverse populations with an outgoing, friendly, welcoming manner

· Ability to develop harmonious working relationships with co-workers, participants and the public Good physical health and endurance

· Possess a valid driver license and a good driving record

· High energy level

· High comfort level for working with children

· Ability to work with groups of all sizes

· An open and creative mind

· Ability to have fun and make things fun for youth

· Ability to project a positive and professional image of the YWCA to the community

· An ability to give and receive information effectively orally and in writing

· Ability to make public presentations

· Ability to project a positive and professional image of the YWCA to the community

· Ability to perform duties with considerable independence of action and decision making and to make correct application of policies and procedures

· Ability to enforce positive behavior and to lead by example

· Ability to pass a background check

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

· Experience working with children ages 5-10 in camping, school, childcare or other activities

· Experience with arts and crafts and outdoor recreation

· Experience in leadership and organization

It is the policy of the YWCA to consider all applications for employment equally without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, disability, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, ethnicity, income, veteran status, marital status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. The YWCA does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications. All application materials for posted positions will be retained for one year from the date received.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that YWCA employment practices are equitable, consistently applied, in compliance with Federal and State laws, and in compliance with any contractual obligations set forth by our funding agencies, so long as those obligations are not superseded by said law.