Camp Specialist Location: MA-New Bedford-02740 Full / Part Time

ymca southcoast; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Camp Program Supervisor to develop and oversee engaging camper programs. This role involves designing activities that cater to the interests and abilities of campers, ensuring their safety, and fostering their skill development. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, a passion for community service, and the ability to create a positive environment. Join a team that values personal development and community connection, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young campers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a day camp setting.
• Ability to interact effectively with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Design camper programs based on interests and abilities.
• Monitor participation to ensure safety rules are followed.

Skills

Program Development

Safety Monitoring

Child Interaction

Physical Agility

Education

High School Graduate

One Year College Preferred

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for developing, supervising and organizing one or more specific program areas within a campsite.

Essential Functions:
Design camper programs around specific camp specialties of an athletic, creative, physical and/or educational nature.
Plan and schedule activities based on the abilities, and interests of campers.
Write lesson plans that will l engage campers and foster and enhance their skill development.
Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment, proper techniques in activity participation, and articulate expected learning and achievement for satisfactory completion of activities.
Monitor participation to ensure safety rules and requirements are followed.
Maintain awareness of potential health and safety issues, identify hazards, and take appropriate action to resolve.

YMCA Competencies:
Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruit s volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.
People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.
Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgment s and transfers learning from one situation to another.
Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.
Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self - development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change
process.

Qualifications:
Minimum 18 years of age.
High School graduate or equivalent; minimum one year college preferred.
Experience working with children in day camp setting.
Ability to interact effectively with children and parents on a range of issues.
Experienced and skilled in one or more camp program activities.
Certified, or ability to be certified, within first 30 days of hire in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention.

Physical Demands:
Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and communicate verbally in a noisy environment.