Summer Day Camp Inclusion Specialist - Woburn

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Inclusion Specialist – Camp Nansema is a position that supports the work of the North Suburban YMCA, an organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Camp Director, the inclusion specialist collaborates with the Directors, Specialists, and Counselors at the YMCA camps and families to identify and support children who may need special and individualized assistance. The Inclusion Specialist focuses on the children and families within North Suburban Camps to provide direct support, concrete strategies and tools to counselors and specialists and serves as a resource for children who need more one-on-one assistance throughout their day. Preferred characteristics include compassion and open-mindedness, flexibility, and a passion for working with children and families, both independently and in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with campers, parents and other camp personnel at all times. Camper safety is a top priority.
• Interprets the quality of YMCA values to campers, CIT's, parents and staff. Must be a positive role model. Develops appropriate relationships with all campers in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries.
• Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation with an appropriate amount of choice.
• Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff does the same.
• Communicates respectfully, openly and effectively with all staff, parents and children.
• Assists pool staff during daily swim instruction and aids lifeguards during free swim time.

Program Implementation

• Keeps daily attendance records for assigned group. Stays alert to camper needs by practicing active listening. Frequently takes a name to face roll call, at the beginning, during, and end of each activity period.
• Reports all accidents and unusual incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and completes necessary documentation.
• Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
• Assists with planning and implementing of daily camp activities, camp special events and Family Night activities.
• Actively participates in all aspects of camp daily leadership schedule including openings, closings, and extended hours.
• Attends all staff meetings and training sessions. Becomes familiar with training materials and actively incorporates them in their day today interactions and work with campers.
• Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensures that campers treat all equipment, supplies, and camp property responsibly.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor (remains flexible). Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed and actively seeks to develop oneself.
• Abides by the established YMCA/DPH/ACA day camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Available up to 40 hours per week Monday through Friday for an 8 hour shift between the hours of 7am-6pm.
• Works in indoor and outdoor environment/sun exposure.
• Maintains a professional image and manner consistent with the YMCA mission and goals at all times.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age, have high school diploma or equivalent; some college, and experience preferred. Achieved or working toward an education degree preferred.
• Must have a passion to work with and nurture children and have the ability to understand the needs of children and appropriate boundary setting.
• The individual must demonstrate a commitment to working with participants from a variety of backgrounds.
• Knowledge of group process -- must actively work in harmony with other staff.
• Must be committed to carry out YMCA mission, camp philosophy, and goals.
• Must utilize effective communication skills.
• Must possess current First Aid, Oxygen administration, and CPR certifications and all others as required by the specific camp.
• Child Abuse Prevention (within first four weeks of employment).
• Respect in the Workplace (Sexual Harassment Prevention).

Benefits

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• A healthy work/life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including:
• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)