Summer Adventure Instructor (High Ropes, Gymnastics, Adaptive)- YMCA Camp Sierra

Description

Do more with your summer! Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and fun with a great attitude? Are you willing to step out of the box and let your creative side shine? You'll help promote positive character values in a caring environment while learning how to lead youth activities such as sports, swimming, arts & crafts and indoor and outdoor games. Regardless of your future goals, a YMCA summer camp experience is an invaluable life opportunity. It teaches you how to work with and lead others, all while making a difference in your community this summer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety and Risk Management

• Ensures all Tampa Y summer camp standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
• Ensures the health and safety of all children.
• Assists in inspecting classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
• Assists in conducting health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice or other health conditions and reports immediately to the Summer Camp Director.
• Operate the Adventure program area in accordance with the standards outlined in the American Camping associations Accreditation Process Guide (APG) 2019 edition.

Program Quality and Growth

• Responsible for implementing lesson plans, and daily enrichment activities to promote individual child development.
• Prepares all materials and supplies for planned activities.
• Designs and arranges classrooms for program activities to provide a proper learning environment.
• Takes charge of all specialized activities and assists children during all activities where adult help is needed.
• Assists in reporting suspected child abuse and neglect to state agency.
• Be willing and able to complete other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Responsible for developing curriculum for specialty area.

Leadership

Assist with the following:

• Follow proper staffing and ratios within the summer camp program at all times.
• Creating and maintaining meaningful and impactful relationships with the families, supervisor and colleagues
• Attends and participates in workshops, in-service training and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.
• Keeps all associates on task through communicating clearly about curriculum and activity objectives.
• Responsible for activity management.
• Supports special events.

Requirements

Education/ Experience Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior childcare experience preferred.
• Proof of formalized education and qualifications in specialty area required (Horseback Riding, Gymnastics, Waterfront, Rope/Tower, Archery) as outlined in the American Camping Associations Accreditation Process guide 2019 edition
• Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with children to achieve goals.
• Basic knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood.
• Basic knowledge of behavior modification theories and practices.
• Basic knowledge of current educational techniques and practices.
• Skilled in verbal communication with children and conflict resolution.
• Ability to assist in the planning, organizing and implementing of childhood education curriculums.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to implement safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid.
• Maintain other required certifications.
• Must attend all mandatory summer camp trainings/meetings.
• Specific certification required for area of expertise