Summer Day Camp Program Staff

Springfield Locations

Reports to: Summer Day Camp Program Leader

Wage Range: $8.60 - $9.00 per hour (based on experience and education)

Locations: Pat Jones YMCA Summer Day Camp

  Ward Downtown YMCA Summer Day Camp

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Major Responsibilities: 

• Supervise, actively engage, and ensure safety for approximately 12 campers, ages 4-12 on a daily basis.

• Provide exceptional customer service to camp participants and their parents, guardians, and families.

• Plan and implement sound youth programming in a safe, enjoyable environment which ensures social, spiritual, and mental development; lesson planning is required. 

• Oversee campers in various settings and on a wide variety of weekly field trips.

• Provide and adhere to safety guidelines as established by the Association.  

• Role model outstanding leadership May 28 - August 9, 2018.

 

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Experience leading or providing care for children is preferred

• Must be available throughout the summer (May-August)

• Requires successful completion of staff trainings prior to beginning camp

• Must be able to align with and demonstrate the YMCA four core values on a consistent basis

• CPR Pro & First Aid Certification required (training can be provided)

• Must attend Association Summer Day Camp Training on April 28 and any other required trainings

 

Benefits:

Excellent benefits complimentary individual membership and discounted YMCA programs. The incumbent will exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work with the YMCA.