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Salary: $770 per week, full time with benefits and on-site housing

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

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.

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.

We serve a diverse population of students and strive towards having our staff team reflect those we serve. We recognize that role models and educators come from all backgrounds. If you are passionate about making a difference we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

Contact Jahelle Armstrong with any questions at jahelle.armstrong@ymcasv.org