Summer Camp Program Supervisor: Youth Development & Safety

Position: Full-Time / Seasonal. Salary: $2,550.00 Bi-weekly. Program schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., June through August. Key Responsibilities Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times. Understand, maintain, and ensure that staff and participants follow Risk Management and safety procedures. Work with Summer Camp Counselors to plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values-based. Lead and supervise Counselors by monitoring performance, providing support, coaching, and recognition, and holding staff accountable for performance expectations. Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants and promotes a positive camp spirit. Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences. Perform specific scheduled assignments, including, but not limited to, arrival and/or departure and lunch duty. Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including, but not limited to, summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances. Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate). Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Summer Camp program to staff, participants, and caregivers. Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas for growth. Support the development and facilitation of required pre-camp training. Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events. Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations. Desired Skills & Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required. College credits preferred. Must be 20 years of age or older. Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth, with supervision experience preferred. General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred. Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer • Drug-free Workplace Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of Greater New York