Day Camp Program Leader - Minimal Experience Required

Company: YMCA of San Diego County
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

ID:
16899

Job Status:
Accepting Applications

Looking for a fun job to build your leadership skills?

Would you be a positive, enthusiastic role model to campers?

Are you 18 or older?

Join us as a Camp Program Leader!

GROW YOUR CAREER AT OUR Y LOCATIONS BELOW!

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Candidates need to be available five weeks of camp to be considered for the role.

Camp is from June 4th to August 18th

Y would I apply?

• FREE Complete Gym Membership
• FREE Workout Classes
• FREE Pool Access
• Work with Your Friends - Text them the link to this page now!
• Build Your Resume
• Opportunities for Growth
• Community Involvement
  Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here's what you would do:
  
  
  • Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies, and ACA standards
  • Plan and implement lesson plans in areas of outdoor education, arts & crafts, cooking, sports or recreational games, drama, singing, team building and science
  • Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers
  • Provide constant supervision of assigned campers at all times
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and entire camp
  • Maintain a positive and responsive relationship with staff, campers and parents
  • Encourage positive social skills and appropriate behavior by example
    "OK, I'm sold!" What do I need to qualify?
    
    
    • Must be 18 or older
    • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
    • 1 year of experience working with children preferred
    • Ability to lead campers in at least 2 of the following areas: recreational games, drama, crafts, outdoor education, songs, sports, aquatics, team building or science
    • Ability to supervise and interact with campers
    • The physical ability to lead in group activities and to perform related physical skills
    • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
    • Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
    • Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and repetitive hand motion is required
    • CPR/AED and First Aid, must include both Adult & Infant/Child, certified upon hire and must be from one of the following:
      
      • American Red Cross
      • American Heart Association
      • American Safety & Health Institute
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