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Camp Sport Specialist
Old Colony YMCA
#Crisis Intervention#Child Safety#Curriculum Development#Public Relations#YMCA#DPH Regulations#Program Scheduling#Ropes Certification#Waterfront Certification#Camp Sport Specialist
TemporaryOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 2 days agoExpired
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Location
Stoughton, Massachusetts
Quick overview
Develop and implement sports curricula and activities to motivate children while ensuring a safe and fun environment. Supervise staff, manage equipment inventory, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess strong interpersonal communication skills. Physical health certifications, including a TB test and immunity records, are required along with the ability to perform physical tasks.
Inventory ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationStaff SupervisionCrisis InterventionSafety ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentPublic RelationsProgram Planning
Job description
1. Program responsibility
- Ø Develop appropriate curriculum and activities for various skill and age levels, and implement a program designed to motivate the children of camp
- Acquire certification in specialty area (as required)
- Crisis intervention
- Assist with organizing, planning, and scheduling
- Proper set up and storage of any equipment required for the program
- Create awareness of program amongst all camp staff
- Plan and lead daily activities
- Ensure a fun and safe environment
- Ensure an appropriate ratio at all times
- Ensure checklists are completed daily
- Adhere to all DPH regulations and Old Colony YMCA policies and procedures
2. Supervisory responsibility
• Supervise counselors or other staff involved in program activities
3. Fiscal responsibilities
- Adhere to all fiscal policies as outlined by the Association
- Maintain and inventory all supplies and equipment
4. Facility/Housekeeping responsibilities
- Ensure that a sanitary healthy environment is maintained
- Be familiar with emergency procedures
- Ensure checklists are completed daily
5. Interdivisional/Community/ Volunteer/ Responsibilities
- Assist in public relations events sponsored by the Old Colony Y
- Attend family nights and open houses for camp
- Provide friendly, courteous service to all campers, parents, and volunteers of the Y
- Contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in job enthusiasm and cooperation with co-workers
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- (YMCA provides training prior to start of camp season) Certification if required for specialties ie. ropes, waterfront etc.
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Evidence of physical examination every two years
- Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella
- Certification of good health from a physician
- Must be able to walk around camp all day as well as stand, stoop and sit