Summer Camp Enrichment Coordinator (3 locations hiring)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Summer Camp Enrichment Coordinator is a seasonal assignment and responsible for planning educational enrichment activities for students participating in the summer camp program, as well as providing coaching, modeling and sharing best practices to create a conducive learning environments. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.    Develop standard-based lesson plans for specified educational enrichment areas (literacy, social emotional learning, supplemental hands-on learning activities) to include provisions for participant abilities, 

2.    Model, coach, and. provide best practices for creating a conducive learning environment for all students. 

3.    Create and implement tools to support the students in their virtual learning requirements set by their school district. 

4.    Manage student ISP, IEP, and IFSPs as necessary. 

5.    Collect, document, and track programmatic data and participate in continuous quality improvement efforts for the staff. 

6.    Work in conjunction with partnership with the schools to make sure that the transition back to the actual school environment to be as seamless as possible. 

7.    Model and support the use of technology for communication, scheduling and training between the student and teacher. 

8.    Attend required YMCA training related to employment. 

9.    Support the Christian mission and philosophy of the YMCA and uphold their principles by day-to-day personal example. 

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.

Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively communicates to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.    Bachelor's degree in education or related field required. 

2.    Current teaching certification preferred. 

3.    Minimum 2 years of teaching experience required. 

4.    Basic understanding of the YMCA, its mission, goals, and objectives and how these are essential to the operation of Y Readers 

5.    Demonstrate significant evidence of emotional maturity, good moral character, and judgment Willingness to work in a seasonal capacity (expected to work up to 8 hours prior to summer) Excellent communication and organizational skills. 

6.    Ability to create and work within a Christian environment so that each student has the opportunity for growth.

7.    Ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances. 

8.    Strong problem-solving capabilities. 

9.    Must be punctual and able to effectively manage his/her time. 

10.  Training and certifications required by the Quality Standards within allotted timeframe.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1.    Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. 

2.    Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight. 

3.    Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. 

4.    Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. 

5.    Requires bending, pulling, crouching, leaning, kneeling, and walking, pushing, climbing, and jumping. 

6.    Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in such a way as to be easily understood by children, staff and parents. 

7.    Visual and auditory ability to supervise and respond to critical situations with children. 

8.    Must be able to move freely and quickly through the facility and alternate program locations including outdoors and field trips.