Summer Day Camp Youth Leader - San Antonio (Northwest Area)

Ymcasatx; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Summer Day Camp Youth Leader to ensure a safe and engaging environment for children. This role involves supervising activities, fostering positive relationships, and promoting the core values of community and personal growth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth, strong communication skills, and the ability to create a nurturing atmosphere. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and their families, while developing your own leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of childcare experience preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during activities and ensure their safety.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain a clean and safe camp environment.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication

Emotional maturity

Organizational skills

Team building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category: Summer Day Camp

Requisition Number: SUMME003709

Posted: March 31, 2025

Part-Time

On-site

Rate: $14 USD per hour

Locations

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Location: USAA Summer Day Camp
9800 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78288, USA

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With the general guidance of the Day Camp Site Director or Program Director, the day camp youth leader will provide active supervision to a specific group of children in accordance with YMCA and Texas Licensing ratios. The Counselor will lead campers through a safe environment of activities while displaying the core values of the YMCA.

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:

1. Supervise and participate with children during all large and small group activities, and not congregate with other adults in one place.
2. Provide age-appropriate group activities based on the curriculum and weekly theme: arts and crafts, group games, team building, physical activity games, opening and closing ceremonies, mealtime, group discussion.
3. Be alert to changes in children’s behavior that may signal abuse or neglect.
4. Provide discipline for children that is age appropriate.
5. Maintain respect of the child and never be alone with a camper.
6. Supervise campers’ arrival and departures; conducting well check of all children.
7. Possess a working knowledge of safety and emergency procedures and be able to exercise sound judgment, and report any unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately. Serve as Primary Responder for all accidents and incidents.
8. Maintain the camp area, program area, keeping areas of use neat, clean, and safe. Teach campers proper procedures for using, cleaning up, and storing equipment.
9. Communicate effectively and exhibit a professional attitude portraying the values of caring, honesty, responsibility, faith, and respect with all other staff, parents, and children.
10. Complete routine and required forms to include, but not limited to: attendance records, observation records and incident and injury reports.
11. Intervene immediately when children are involved in unsafe play.
12. May be required to work hours outside of normal work schedule for staff meetings, trainings, extended program hours, parent nights or association events.
13. Change activities when children are too excited, angry or tired to play safely.
14. Distribute snack or meals to children.
15. Maintain Continuing Education requirements each year.
16. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

1. Inclusion
2. Communication & Influence
3. Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Monday-Friday Availability Required. Shifts vary from 6-8 hours in between the hours of 7am-6:30pm.
2. Preferred at least 6 months of childcare experience.
3. Satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting check prior to beginning employment. Fee paid by employer.
4. A High School Diploma or GED is required. Qualifying Work Study Program also Accepted.
5. Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED.
6. Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
7. Must be a positive role model to children, displaying emotional maturity and stability at all times.
8. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
9. Previous experience in building positive, authentic relationships with diverse populations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in an active environment. Incumbent must have the ability to communicate with staff, children and parents. This position requires high levels of attention and alertness. Visual acuity is required for child supervision. Repetitive stooping and bending with regular lifting of up to 20 pounds is required. Ability to stand and walk for long periods at a time is required, as well as, the ability to run and be able to participate in sports. Must be able to respond to emergency situations.