POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Summer Camp Director, the Camp Specialist is responsible for creating a safe environment with an appropriate curriculum and program for their assigned specialty area.

OUR CULTURE:

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying and meeting our community needs.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Emotional Maturity
• Communication
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making
• Relationships
• Collaboration

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in assuring the safety and health of all campers in through proper supervision. Actively participate with all children.
• Plan implement and evaluate age appropriate lesson plans on a daily basis.
• Maintain all equipment and property, minimizing damage. Inform director if new equipment is needed or equipment is in need of repair.
• Submit inventory of supplies packed to Camp Director.
• Communicate positively and enthusiastically with campers, parents, staff and volunteers.
• Treat each child and parent with dignity and respect. Show attentiveness to all parent and camper issues.
• Maintain a safe work environment, free of clutter, debris and hazardous conditions.
• Report all accidents and incidents involving self, participants, guests or other employees.
• Familiar with and able to implement emergency procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness of facility or property.
• Assist in planning and implementation of special camp-wide theme programs and camp openings.
• Recognize and respond to potential problems in group or individual discipline problems in accordance with camp policies and procedures.
• Evaluate current season, program and self. Make recommendations for next season.
• Attend and actively participate in staff trainings and meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 3 years previous experience in camping, recreation, teaching, or childcare.
• Must have knowledge of and certification (if necessary) in specific specialty

(i.e. art, drama, science).

• Excellent human relations skills, good organizational and communication skills.
• Maturity, patience, and the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and values of the YMCA
• The ability to articulate and model YMCA's four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibilities are essential.
• Must have a CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or get certified within 30 days of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing for extended periods of time, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, feeling, hearing, and visual acuity (with the aid of glasses if necessary). He/she must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The work is performed both indoors and outdoors with occasional travel to the various sites of the YMCA of Montclair.

COMPANY BENEFITS: Free Membership and 25% discount for programs and camp fees for the duration of the season.

PAY RATE: $16.75 -$18.00

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 8:30am 3:30pm