Arts & Humanities Specialty Camp Staff

Description

Position Summary:

 Under the direction of the Arts and Humanities Coordinator and in accordance with the Christian principles of the YMCA, the Arts, and Humanities Specialty Camp Staff will provide instruction to children focusing on  arts, science, and various popular interests as well as other specialty camp classes. Staff members will establish and maintain supportive relationships with the children and parents and provide a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA values:  honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.  This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain a professional, respectful, positive attitude towards employees, members, and participants in YMCA programs. 
2. Exemplify the core mission values of the YMCA while performing all duties. 
3. Complete required YMCA training according to the Edwardsville YMCA employee policy 
4. Use positive discipline and guidance techniques. 
5. Supervise or assist in supervising a group of children 
6. Instruct and assist with Arts and Humanities Specialty Camp activities focusing on arts, crafts, dance, science, etc.
7. Give full focus to the children, free of distractions such as cell phones and personal issues. 
8. Update the Arts and Humanities Coordinator on any important developments regarding the child or parent of a child in the program 
9. Supervises the children, classroom, and all activities. 
10. Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor 

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Advancing our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization to ensure that all the resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs into he community.

Building Relationships:  Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all the resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community.

Leading Operations:  Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community.

Developing & Inspiring People: Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y's cause, sustain the Y's culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience working with children, preferable in an instructional setting
2. Excellent classroom management skills and lesson planning
3. Display superior relationship-building skills and communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees, volunteers, children, and parents.
4. First Aid and CPR certifications or willingness to obtain
5. Favorable criminal background check
6. Complete required YMCA training according to Edwardsville YMCA employee policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sufficient mobility to plan, lead and participate in activities, and perform additional duties of the position.
• Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Work will be performed indoors and outdoors and may require occasional travel.
• Must be able to coordinate a variety of large and small tasks simultaneously and handle tension and stress in a positive manner