Sail Specialist - Camp

Overview Position Summary: Plan and facilitate creative projects with a group of campers ranging in age 4-14 years. Responsibilities Design camper programs around specific camp specialties of an athletic, creative, physical and/or educational nature. Plan and schedule activities based on the abilities and interests of campers. Write lesson plans that will engage campers and foster and enhance their skill development. Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment, proper techniques in activity participation, and articulate expected learning and achievement for satisfactory completion of activities. Monitor participation to ensure safety rules and requirements are followed. Maintain awareness of potential health and safety issues, identify hazards, and take appropriate action to resolve. YMCA Competencies Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others. Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings. Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process. Qualifications Minimum 18 years of age. High School graduate or equivalent; minimum one year of college preferred. Experience working with children in a day camp setting. Ability to interact effectively with children and parents on a range of issues. Experienced and skilled in one or more camp program activities. Certified, or ability to be certified, within the first 30 days of hire in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention. Physical Demands: Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods. Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements and to communicate verbally in a noisy environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA Southcoast