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Position: Full-Time / Seasonal. Salary: $2,550.00 Bi-weekly. Program schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., June through August. Key Responsibilities • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate supervision at all times. • Understand, maintain, and ensure that staff and participants follow Risk Management and safety procedures. • Work with Summer Camp Counselors to plan and implement meaningful activities, lesson plans, and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and values-based. • Lead and supervise Counselors by monitoring performance, providing support, coaching, and recognition, and holding staff accountable for performance expectations. • Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all staff and participants and promotes a positive camp spirit. • Create and maintain a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences. • Perform specific scheduled assignments, including, but not limited to, arrival and/or departure and lunch duty. • Support the planning and implementation of all camp activities, including, but not limited to, summer learning initiatives, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances. • Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign-in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports, as appropriate). • Understand and communicate the YMCA’s core values and the goals of the Summer Camp program to staff, participants, and caregivers. • Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child’s strengths and areas for growth. • Support the development and facilitation of required pre-camp training. • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings, and special events. • Adhere to all Department of Health, YMCA of Greater New York, and funder standards, expectations, and regulations. Desired Skills & Experience • High School Diploma or equivalent required. College credits preferred. • Must be 20 years of age or older. • Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth, with supervision experience preferred. • General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Knowledge of Access, Adobe PageMaker, and Photoshop preferred. • Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and comfortable working with diverse youth and adults. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer • Drug-free Workplace Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr