Group Program Specialist - Camp Campbell at YMCA

Boulder Creek, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Team Player, Positive Role Modeling, Group Management, Diverse Populations, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Child Abuse Prevention Training, Activity Management, Equipment Maintenance, Physical Skills, Communication, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Program Management, Supervision

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Senior Program Director - Camp, this position runs ropes course, arts & crafts, climbing wall, archery, cable slide, and aquatic activities in a manner in which to deliver excellence for all YMCA Camp Campbell activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Knowledge and follow through of all American Camp Association standards. * Keep activity area fully stocked, organized, and clean. * Act as a team player with a main focus of customer service and skill development. * Positive role modeling. * Assist groups in all aspects of activity needs. * Report any equipment issues or facility needs within 12 hours of discovering. * Perform other tasks as may be required or assigned. * Substitute for staff on vacation or sick leave. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: * It may be necessary to perform other duties as assigned. * This position is considered to have a supervisory or disciplinary relationship over minors. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: * Prior experience working in group management at a camp preferred. * Individual certifications or documented relevant experience required for each activity area. * The ability to speak effective with group participants and staff. * Prefer previous experience with diverse populations. The physical demands of the position include: * Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation. * Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills. * Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch, climb, push, and pull. * Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds. * CPR and First Aid Certified within 90 days of hire. * YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Trained within 90 days of hire. SALARY RANGES: $20.00-$25.00 YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader): Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work. Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization. Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence. Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement. Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs. Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Responsibilities

The Group Program Specialist is responsible for running various camp activities such as ropes courses, arts & crafts, and aquatic activities. This role emphasizes customer service and skill development while ensuring compliance with American Camp Association standards.