Summer Day Camp Staff at YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF EAST TENNESSE

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

13.5

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare, Supervision, Curriculum development, Safety management, Problem-solving, Communication, Leadership, Social-emotional learning, First aid, CPR, Documentation, Conflict resolution, Team collaboration, Activity planning

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Summer Camp Dates: May 26th - July 24th (Mandatory Training Day on May 22nd) Hours: M-F, MWF, or T/R Shifts range between AM Shift: 6:45-12:30pm or PM Shift: 11:45-6pm Location: Locations throughout Knox County Pay Rate: Starts at $13.50/hr POSITION SUMMARY: Our Summer Day Camp Staff - also known as “Youth Development Specialists” - help create the best summer ever for kids in our community! On the Summer Day Camp Staff team, you'll supervise a group of children through daily camp activities like indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, swimming, weekly field trips, and social-emotional learning — all while gaining valuable leadership and childcare experience! You’ll help implement daily lesson plans designed to support kids' physical, mental, and social growth in a positive, energetic environment. Above all, you’ll be responsible for safety and supervision while modeling the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. CORE FUNCTIONS: 1. Support the Site Director in teaching, curriculum development, and supervision of students enrolled in the summer camp program. 2. Foster positive, developmentally appropriate relationships with students to encourage growth across physical, cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional domains. 3. Assist in setting and tracking weekly academic and developmental goals to promote student progress. 4. Identify and respond to potential program challenges using effective problem-solving strategies. 5. Participate in the daily cleaning and upkeep of the facility, supplies, and equipment to ensure a safe, welcoming environment. 6. Collaborate with the Site Director and YMCA staff to develop culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with state standards. 7. Adhere to all YMCA policies, especially those related to safety, medical issues, discipline, child abuse prevention, and emergencies. 8. Maintain strong, respectful communication and relationships with parents, students, and staff, modeling the YMCA core values. 9. Complete required documentation such as incident and accident reports promptly and accurately. 10. Embody and promote the YMCA’s Judeo-Christian values, including caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, in all actions and interactions. 11. Perform additional duties as assigned to support the program's success. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisory responsibilities. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED. One year or more of college preferred. Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred. Be able to meet state requirements. REASONING ABILITIY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequently required to talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit and use hands and fingers. Employee may occasionally be required to lift 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of children or employees of the organization. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, COURSES Required DHS Training Courses; required to complete before starting work, provided by the Y. CPR/First Aid; required to complete and receive certification within 60 days of hire, provided by the Y. New Employee Orientation; required to complete prior to starting work. Provided by the Y. Additional training, licenses, and courses may be required throughout employment. The YMCA of East Tennessee is an equal opportunity employment employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

The staff will supervise children during daily camp activities while implementing lesson plans that support physical, mental, and social growth. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting incidents, and fostering positive relationships with students and parents.