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   A ssistant   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,   p lanning , organizing   and implementing   a structured program that support s   activities for elementary   school- age children .   The incumbent will ensure that al l   program   decisions   are   guided by   the   YMCA   of Metro   Atlanta   progra m   standards.   Additionally, t his position must perform duties in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives established by the   YMCA of Metro Atlanta , Branch Strategic Plan, Member Services   Guidelines ,   and   Program   A pproved   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   grou p   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   Y-Competencies:   Mission :  Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility; demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs; recruits volunteers and supports fundraising activities.   Collaboration :  Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions ;   builds rapport; seeks first to understand others’ point of view and remains calm ;   speaks and writes effectively; takes initiative.   Operational Effectiveness : Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members; Makes sound judgments and transfers knowledge from one   situation to another; establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings; follows policies and procedures; strives for best practices.   Personal Growth :  Pursues self-development; demonstrates an openness to change; is emotionally mature.   Essential Functions:   Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility.   Provide leadership to counselors and campers within camp group   with guidance   from   Youth Development Director .   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   i ncluding 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 protocol s   both related to COVID -19   and branch operations.   Assist with implem en ting   wellness checks and provid ing   leadership   to the team that ensures   participant /staff adherence to the   Y   safety protocols, with a commitment to member and staff safety.    Adhere to the YMCA Keeping Kids Safe Policy .   Ergonomic Requirements:     Ability to work actively outdoors and/or indoors while supervising children. Ability to climb, walk, run, stoop, squat or kneel. Ability to lift and carry equipment to appropriate destinations or affect the carrying of such equipment. Ability to use senses which enable safe supervision including seeing and/or hearing.   Effect o n   E nd Result:   Children and Families will experience a high - quality   day camp   program.  Children will be supervised at all times.  The program will remain in compliance at all times with the YMCA