Day Camp Assistant Site Lead

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state. 

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

 

General Function: 

Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the Day Camp Assistant Site Lead will be responsible for supporting the branch’s Day Camp program at the primary site of the Youth Development Director.  They will support the successful achievement of providing guidance, leadership, values education and enjoyment for children served by camp. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: assisting with supervising, planning, organizing and implementing a structured program that supports activities for elementary school-age children. The incumbent will ensure that all program decisions are guided by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta program standards. Additionally, this position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives established by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, Branch Strategic Plan, Safety Protocols including COVID-19, Member Services Guidelines, and Program Approved Non-negotiables.  Emphasis will be placed on member service, program knowledge, participant/staff safety, and communication with members and employees. 

Know How: 

1. Must be 18 years of age. 

2. Must have a High School Degree.  

4. 2-4 years prior experience working with school-age children in a group setting. 

6. Have evidence of current successful completion of biennial training in CPR/First Aid/BLS, or complete within 30 days of hire. 

7. Excellent verbal/written communication skills. 

8. Have experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Power Point