Group Program Specialist - Camp Campbell

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director - Camp, this position runs ropes course, arts & crafts, climbing wall, archery, cable slide, and aquatic activities in a manner in which to deliver excellence for all YMCA Camp Campbell activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge and follow through of all American Camp Association standards.
• Keep activity area fully stocked, organized, and clean.
• Act as a team player with a main focus of customer service and skill development.
• Positive role modeling.
• Assist groups in all aspects of activity needs.
• Report any equipment issues or facility needs within 12 hours of discovering.
• Perform other tasks as may be required or assigned.
• Substitute for staff on vacation or sick leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• It may be necessary to perform other duties as assigned.
• This position is considered to have a supervisory or disciplinary relationship over minors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience working in group management at a camp preferred.
• Individual certifications or documented relevant experience required for each activity area.
• The ability to speak effectively with group participants and staff.
• Prefer previous experience with diverse populations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch, climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds.
• CPR and First Aid Certified within 90 days of hire.
• YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Trained within 90 days of hire.

SALARY RANGES: $20.00-$25.00

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.
• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
• Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.
• Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.
• Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.
• Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.
• Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.