Day Camp Staff

Overview

Are you passionate about working with kids? Are you looking to have an unforgettable summer? Summer jobs are perfect for students, teachers, school nurses, or anyone with a desire to work with youth and impact their lives. At the YMCA we are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our communities.

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing an appropriately safe, caring, and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the YMCA Day Camp Program, ages 5 to 12 years old.
• Lead children through fun interactive activates such as weekly field trips, arts & crafts, gym games and so much more.
• Create positive lasting memories for each child, each day.
• Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents, or co-workers through verbal and written communication.
• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with all staff, directors, parents, and students who attend the YMCA Day Camp Program.
• Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to the site and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of the children and staff.
• Keep areas clean, and up to Colorado State Licensing standards.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years old or 21 years old for anyone willing to drive the bus.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Skills to appropriately supervise and direct school-age children in an unstructured setting.
• Active field trips will be taken. Applicant must be physically capable of participating in all field trips and all activities that take place.
• Applicant must become certified to belay on the rock wall.
• Applicant must be willing to swim during Camp Swim.
• Applicant must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• CPR/First Aid Certification will be required within 30 days of employment. We will offer a CPR/FA class to those not certified.

Benefits

• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
• Individual membership to the YMCA of Pueblo
• 50% discount on Association member rate for classes or programs that require a member fee.
• Career development and training opportunities

Posted Salary Range

Salary : $15