POSITION SUMMARY:

The Day Camp Activity Specialist, under the direction of the Camp Director, plans and executes recreational or arts activities and providing overall guidance to campers. Specifically, the Day Camp Activity Specialist will prepare and provide age-appropriate fine or performing arts, arts and crafts, team building, ropes course or sports instruction for participants in Summer Day Camp. You will be onsite for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer.

SPECIFIC POSITION:

  • Imagination Station Teacher

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Ensure the health, safety and well-being of participants in the program by providing appropriate guidance.
  • Develop meaningful activities and special events that are structured, age-appropriate, fun, exciting, challenging, and based in fine or performing arts, arts and crafts, team building, ropes course or sports.
  • Teach participants the fundamentals of fine or performing arts, arts and crafts, team building, ropes course or sports; including activities that build their level of skill and confidence.
  • Perform specific scheduled assignments, including: swimming, arrival and departure, and lunch responsibilities.
  • Help develop all camp activities, including summer learning plans, field trips, in-camp events, and culminating performances.
  • You work cooperatively with all program staff.
  • Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces the diversity of all participants.
  • Create a strength-based, youth-focused atmosphere that is consistent and sensitive to the needs of participants with learning, emotional, or behavioral differences.
  • Maintain accurate program documentation (attendance, sign in/out forms, behavior reports, incident reports, and accident reports).
  • Understand the YMCA's core values and the goals of the Summer Day Camp program and communicate to staff, participants, and care givers.
  • Develop relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about their child's strengths and areas of growth.
  • Attend all required pre-camp trainings. Participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events.
  • Follow all Department of Health and YMCA of Long Island standards, expectations and regulations.
  • Ensure program, staff and patrons maintain hygiene habits/practices observing CDC guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Associates Degree or 9 educational credits in Elementary Education, Science, Art or a related field; Bachelor's Degree.
  • Minimum one year of experience working with youth, specifically in area of specialty.
  • Formal certification in area of specialty.
  • Knowledge of youth development stages.
  • Experience implementing programs in area of specialty.
  • Communicate and build relationships properly.
  • Relate to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • 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.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
  • The work is performed both indoors and out, and may require travel to various locations.
  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please email a resume if available and a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications to Amairani Hernandez at Amairani.Hernandez@ymcali.org

                                                                                  Starting Salary:

$18.00.  Comprehensive benefits package including generous retirement plan, free membership, program discounts, and more.

The YMCA of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an open and inclusive organization, welcoming a diverse workforce free of discrimination based on protected class status, including race, religion/creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other impermissible basis. 

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