Camp Unity Assistant Group Supervisor - City Center

YMCA of the Roses; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit as a Camp Unity Assistant Group Supervisor at the YMCA of the Roses. You will play a crucial role in nurturing children's development while mentoring them through engaging activities and creating a memorable camp experience. This full-time position offers unique opportunities to develop your leadership skills while enjoying various employee benefits.

Benefits

FREE use of facility amenities

Discounts on programs for employees' children

Qualifications

• Qualifications in early childhood education or similar required.
• Must obtain relevant clearances and certifications including CPR and First Aid.
• Experience with children essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises children and implements programming.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment.
• Communicates effectively with parents.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or GED

30 credit hours in early childhood education or related field

600+ hours of secondary training

1 year of documented experience with children

Job description

Camp Unity Assistant Group Supervisor - City Center

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This is why you REALLY need to be working at camp this summer: IMPACT THE FUTURE! Immediately become an integral part in the development of the next generation, become a summer hero who mentors and guides young people. Camp will run from June 2nd - August 8th with training being held at Camp Spirit on May 17th. Available hours between 7am - 6pm.

Did you know that Leadership is learned in a real-life context? At camp you will supervise between 10-12 children and engage in decision-making, behavior management, and living ethics - all necessary leadership skills for today. Communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and contribution that are critical for success in today's world are developed and practiced at camp; they are skills and traits that can draw employers' attention to your resume.

Employees enjoy FREE use of the facilities at all branches, including our outdoor pools, gym, and wellness center. Program discounts include FREE Camp/School-Aged Child Care for your own children while you're working when available, and discounts on programs and lessons.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the classroom, and implements program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential Functions

• Implements purposeful programming and curriculum within the established guidelines and is prepared in advance of each lesson/activity.
• Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
• Actively guides children in developmentally appropriate appropriate play and routines.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child to provide feedback and create purposeful activities to meet the needs of the individual and group.
• Provides positive descriptive feedback to prevent and redirect challenging behaviors.
• Cultivates positive relationships, conducts parent conferences, and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
• Maintains program site and equipment in accordance with program standards.
• Ensures a safe, healthy environment and is knowledgeable on effectively enacting safety/emergency procedures. Practices infection control procedures and proper hand washing.
• Maintains required program records.
• Accurately maintains required trainings to comply with licensing, program standards and YMCA policies.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training as required.
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and co-workers to provide feedback for program improvement, concerns, etc.
• Reports suspected abuse in accordance with the PA Child Protective Services Law and YMCA policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Engaging Community
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Innovation
• Inclusion
  
  

Qualifications

As per Department of Human Services, an Assistant Group Supervisor shall have attained one of the following qualifications:

• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education or the human services field.
• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in section 3270.31(c) (relating to age and training).
• A high school or general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education or the human services field and 1 year of documented experience with children.
• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in section 3270.31 (c).
• A high school diploma or general educational development certificate and 2 years documented experience with children.
  
  

And,

• Obtain a State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR and FBI certifications in addition to a negative Mantoux TB test and a physical.
• Obtain Mandated Reporter training certification.
• Must have or obtain Pediatric First Aide/CPR and AED certification.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical Requirements
• Light - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Body Position and Movement (Seldom-1-10%, Occasionally-10-30%, Frequently 30-60%, Continuously 60-100% of the time)

• Stationary Position - Seldom
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Pulling/Pushing - Occasionally
• Position self to move about with agility (upright or lowered to the floor) - Occasionally
• Lifting - Frequently
• Ascend/Descend - Occasionally
• Visual Requirements
• Requires good color, depth and field of vision (with or without correction) to distinguish like objects from one another, detect and visually follow moving objects
• Auditory (Hearing) Requirements
• Ability to hear voices, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds to communicate, answer phones and respond to alarms/emergencies
• Hazardous Conditions/Materials Exposure
• Frequent exposure to outdoor elements
• Potential to come into contact with bodily fluids/blood
  

Obtain a State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR and/or FBI clearance in compliance with Child Protective Services Law and YMCA policy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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