YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team·Avon, Ohio
The role involves providing direct supervision to a group of children in a seasonal day camp, ensuring their safety, and fostering positive relationships with both participants and their caregivers. Essential functions include documenting incidents, maintaining records, preparing or following assigned curriculum, and maintaining discipline among the children.
At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.
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. Attendance sheets.
Complete required reports.
Maintain current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and BBP Blood Borne 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.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and/or bend for the duration of one shift.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
WORK
Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.
May be required to work outside and on occasion may encounter inclement weather.
Ability to multitask in a changing environment.
About
YMCA of
Greater
Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.
That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes: A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare). Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee. Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old, with previous experience in sports programs or working with children preferred. Required certifications include First Aid, CPR, BBP training, concussion training, and obtaining ODJFS licensing certification within 30 days if applicable.
Market context
In Ohio, roles in youth sports and related programs often draw steady interest from candidates with playing, coaching, or camp experience. This type of position is competitive because senior-level basketball experience and a clean background check can narrow the pool, while preferred youth camp experience can help you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then be ready to document your playing background and background-check readiness in your application.
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