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

YMCA of Greater San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Summer Day Camp Youth Leader to inspire and engage children in a fun and safe environment. This role involves supervising activities, ensuring safety, and fostering positive relationships with campers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for youth development and the ability to lead diverse activities that promote healthy living and social responsibility. Join this vibrant community-focused team and make a difference in the lives of children while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of childcare experience preferred.
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED within first 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
• Lead age-appropriate activities based on curriculum and themes.
• Monitor children for signs of abuse or neglect.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Communication Skills

Activity Planning

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the guidance of the Day Camp Site Director or Program Director, the youth leader will supervise children, lead activities, and uphold YMCA core values.

Job Details

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the guidance of the Day Camp Site Director or Program Director, the youth leader will supervise children, lead activities, and uphold YMCA core values.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are reflected in our culture. We strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined to make our community stronger, starting with you.

Essential Functions

1. Supervise children during activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
2. Lead age-appropriate activities based on curriculum and themes.
3. Monitor children for signs of abuse or neglect.
4. Provide age-appropriate discipline.
5. Respect children's privacy and never be alone with a camper.
6. Manage campers’ arrival and departure, including well checks.
7. Be familiar with safety and emergency procedures; act as primary responder in incidents.
8. Keep camp and program areas clean, safe, and organized.
9. Communicate professionally with staff, parents, and children.
10. Complete required forms and reports.
11. Intervene in unsafe play.
12. Work outside regular hours for meetings or events as needed.
13. Adjust activities for children's safety and mood.
14. Distribute snacks or meals.
15. Maintain continuing education requirements.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Communication & Influence
• Emotional Maturity

Qualifications

• Availability Monday-Friday, shifts 6-8 hours between 7am-6:30pm.
• At least 6 months of childcare experience preferred.
• Successful fingerprinting background check (paid by employer).
• High School Diploma or GED required; Work Study accepted.
• Certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED within first 60 days.
• Ability to foster positive relationships and serve as a role model.
• Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate activities.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Active environment requiring alertness and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, stand, walk, run, and participate in sports.
• Respond effectively to emergencies.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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