ARTS & CRAFTS SPECIALIST

Description

YMCA OF COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE

Position Title: Arts and Crafts Specialist

Location/Branch: Camp Collins

Department: Summer Camp 

Supervisor: Senior Program Director

Full Time/Part Time: Seasonal

The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a mission driven organization, which seeks individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about our mission and vision. We do this by putting the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into practice. 

Objective: 

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Director work to create a high quality program for every camper.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety, well-being and personal growth of campers. Be an active and supportive member of the Team and the Unit and a positive member of the entire staff community. The Arts & Crafts Specialist must demonstrate positive, professional role modeling at all times, acting in a manner that is consistent with the staff code of conduct and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of YMCA Camp Collins. Must remain on-site from Sunday Camper Check-in to Saturday Check-out unless on a scheduled time-off.

Job Specifics:

1. Incorporate and Model our YMCA Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility and service into your work. 
2. Commit to establishing long-term relationships with staff, volunteers, campers and families. 
3. Ensure the Physical and Emotional Safety of      Every Camper
4. Develop and Improve Arts & Crafts Programming
5. Provide Engaging and Positive Activity Instruction in Arts & Crafts Program Areas 
6. Be a Positive Member of the Staff Community
7. Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Functions:

· Requires strong communication skills, positive attitude, initiative, flexibility, dependability, creativity and ability to work and problem solve as a team player.

· Mental and physical ability to deal with high stress situations and work well under pressure

· Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently

· Ability to connect with campers and staff.

· Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical abilities to act swiftly in an emergency situation;

· Ability and willingness to learn on the job in an environment that changes quickly.

· Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Key Results:

1. Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s      Christian principles of love, honesty, respect, responsibility and service      and a commitment to the Y’s vision and mission.
2. Builds authentic relationships in the      service of enhancing individual and team performance to support the Y’s work.
3. Listens and expresses self effectively      and in a manner that reflects a true understanding of the needs of the      audience.
4. Values all people for their unique talents      and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity,      inclusion, and cultural competence.
5. Demonstrates and fosters a strong      commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality      experiences.
6. Has the functional and technical knowledge      and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
7. Assesses, minimizes and prevents risk,      practices consideration for the safety of others, adheres to Association      standards of proper notification of incidents and care of the work      environment and equipment, identifies and responds to circumstances      appropriately.
8. Meets attendance expectations, follows      Association procedures for requesting and documenting absences, is      punctual, reliable, and adaptable, takes initiative, and accepts      responsibility.
9. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills,      perceives, understands and manages interactions appropriately, is      accountable for own actions, capitalizes on learning opportunities, and is      open to performance feedback and coaching.

10. Demonstrates compliance in the following areas: Compli, employee paperwork, performance evaluations, personnel policies, and procedures i.e. dress code, code of conduct. Attends mandatory trainings and meetings, acquires and maintains required certifications for current position.

11. Provides engaging and positive activity instruction. Creates clear expectations, develops creative and age-appropriate teaching methods, and works to improve teaching skills.

12. Is a positive member of the staff community. Actively participates in the cabin, takes personal responsibility, and communicates openly and honestly with staff and directors. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

· First Aid Certification 

· Adult, Child, & Infant CPR and AED Certification

· Must pass a YMCA background check

To meet American Camping Association (ACA) accreditation standards, at least 80% of the staff need to be 18 years or older. In addition, all camp staff must meet the specified requirements below. All staff is at least sixteen (16) years of age and at least two (2) years older than the minors with whom they are working.