THRIVE Day Camp Staff-Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA

Treasure Valley Family YMCA; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Treasure Valley Family YMCA is seeking THRIVE Day Camp Staff to assist with planning, leading and implementing program experiences for THRIVE participants in group settings. You will help ensure safety and contribute to participants' growth, development and skill achievement under supervision.

This part-time position requires after-school and Saturday availability, with a weekly schedule of 2-7 hours. Pay ranges from $15.45 to $19.31 per hour, reflecting experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• High school graduate or equivalent; college preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role modeling safe behaviors.
• Implement the established curriculum.
• Resolve camper and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
• Maintain program site equipment and required program records.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in assigned program areas.
• Organize, supervise and facilitate participants in a variety program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate in an outdoor and indoor programing, in a variety of weather conditions.
• Adheres to program standards including and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Child care experience

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college preferred

Job description

Contact information

• Base Pay $15.45 - $19.31 / Hour
• Job Category THRIVE
• Employee Type Part Time - Non Exempt

• Name Travis Lundin
• Phone [phone] ext. 517

Description

The Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA is seeking THRIVE Day Camp Staff to join the team. This position is responsible for assisting with the planning, leading and implementing of program experiences for THRIVE participants in a group setting. They will also be responsible for the general safety and development, growth and skill achievement of the participants in their group.

The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called "The Hill." Hand in hand with our partners - St. Luke's Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian - the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.

Schedule

This is a part-time position at 2-7 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are after school and Saturdays. Pay: $15.45-$19.31/hour.

Responsibilities

• Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents.
• Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role modeling safe behaviors.
• Implement the established curriculum.
• Resolve camper and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
• Maintain program site equipment and required program records.
• Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in assigned program areas.
• Organize, supervise and facilitate participants in a variety program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate in an outdoor and indoor programing, in a variety of weather conditions.
• Adheres to program standards including and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Preferred High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting preferred.
• Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
• Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
• Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.

Welcoming and Inclusion

At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people - regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.