Day Camp 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.

 

Nature and Scope:

Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the Day Camp Site Lead will be primarily responsible for supporting the branch’s Day Camp program at a secondary location and for 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: supervising, planning, organizing and implementing a structured program that supports activities for elementary school-age children in a learning environment. The incumbent will ensure that all administrative and 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. In addition, the Day Camp Site Lead will ensure a high level of quality programs and collaborate with outside partners, school officials and faculty.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school degree.
• 2-4 years prior experience working with school-age children in a group setting.
• Preferred, minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a day camp setting.
• Have evidence of current successful completion of biennial training in CPR/First Aid/BLS or complete within 30 days of hire.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Have experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.
• Provide leadership to counselors and campers within camp group.
• Ensure counselors and campers have all supplies and equipment needed for camp activities.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding day camp programs.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all day camp programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.

• ·         Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch off-site Emergency procedures and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.

  ·         Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.

  ·         Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.

  ·         Other duties as assigned.

  ·         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, and Member Services Guidelines and Program Non-Negotiables. Emphasis will be placed on member service, program knowledge, participant/staff safety, and communication with members and staff.

  ·         Implement the YMCA safety