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Location

Boulder Creek, California

Salary

$750 - $825 / WEEK

Quick overview

The Youth Program Specialist is responsible for the daily supervision and education of youth in residential camp programs. They must ensure a safe, fun, and age-appropriate environment while living on-site in a cabin with participants.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of children. Required certifications include CPR and First Aid, along with the completion of a Child Abuse Prevention course.

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Job description

Under the direction of the Resident Life Coordinator, this seasonal residential position works with all youth programs to provide quality experiences. Youth Program Specialists will be involved in the daily and/or overnight supervision and education for all camp run residential programs These programs may include specialty camps, after school programs, outdoor science school, and enrichment youth programs.

Salary Range

$750 - $825/week

Essential functions

  • Upholds the rules, policies, code of conduct and traditions of YMC Camp Campbell.
  • Serve as a good role model in personal language, appearance, communication skills, and health habits to volunteers and participants.
  • Supervise children at all time; lives in a cabin with participants as assigned.
  • Communicate proactively with staff to ensure the best possible experience for all participants.
  • Ensure that all actives are safe, fun and age appropriate.
  • Redirect participants' behavior positively and effectively.
  • Attend all mandatory trainings, workshops and staff meetings.
  • Conduct all assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Host and supervise large group programming.
  • Ability to adapt to all activities to meet the physical and behavioral needs of all students.
  • Exemplify and monitor good stewardship of facilities.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Work environment & physical demands

The physical demands of the position include

  • Visual and auditory ability to observe and to responds to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
  • Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Model the values of YMCA of Silicon Valley and the individual worth of children.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with students, staff, teachers, and parents from diverse backgrounds.
  • CPR and First Aid certified (can be obtained upon hire).
  • Must have good decision making skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Experience planning and facilitating large group programming.
  • Must have general knowledge of needs and behavior of school age children.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
  • Completion of Child Abuse Prevention Course is required within 60 days of hire.
  • Proof of medical/TB exam completed within 3 days of hire.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

Change Leadership

Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community.

Engaging Community

Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Philanthropy

Secures resources and support to advance the Y's work.

Volunteerism

Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Collaboration

Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence

Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion

Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Critical Thinking & Decision Making

Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgement.

Fiscal Management

Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.

Functional Expertise

Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation

Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management

Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others

Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity

Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.