POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ensure the safety of the children enrolled in the program.
• Document and respond to all participate incidents.
• Maintain essential records and attendance sheets.
• Complete required reports.
• Maintain current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and BBP Blood Bourne Pathogens.
• Provide guidance and assistance during activities.
• Prepare/ follow assigned curriculum.
• Maintain discipline of children.
• Ensure necessary supplies, including First Aid, BBP protective equipment.
• Maintain rapport with parents and participants.
• Ability to read, write, and understand written directions
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• High school Diploma or GED required.
Experience:
• Previous experience working or participating in any sports program.
• Previous work experience working with children is preferred.
Certification(s) and Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must complete concussion training prior to working in a sports related activity.
• CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 30 days of hire.
• Must receive ODJFS (Ohio Department of Job and Family Services) licensing certification within 30 days of hire. (for licensed camps only)
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process:/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services(696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and human resources department (s).