What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Program Facilitator position at YMCA of Youngstown?
Job Title: Weekend Program Facilitator
Status: Seasonal
Salary: $50 - $75/Day
Reports to: School Year Program Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Program Facilitators are heavily involved in the day-to-day program delivery in all of our program modes by leading programs, driving innovation, supporting a culture of safety, and providing at-the-scene oversight of experiences for campers in all of our program modes including Summer Camp and School Year Programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for facilitating dynamic experiences in weekend and retreat program activities: Adventure, Maker & STEM, Arts & Crafts, Waterfront,Target Sports, Equestrian, and Nature.
- Models Camp Fitch Core Values of Servant Leadership, Growth Mindset, Teamwork.
- Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all participants and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS RELATED TO SUMMER PROGRAMS:
- Lead and instruct classes, activities, and programs for retreat groups.
- Serve as ambassadors to all Camp Fitch programs through actively outreaching to potential and attending customers, staff, and volunteers.
- Model the stewardship of camp facilities through proactive improvements and the cleaning of program areas after use.
- Models Leadership and responsibility as a role model to other weekend staff and volunteers.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
- Leadership Development
- Maker Movement
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ART, and Math) Integration into Nature
YMCA COMPETENCIES:
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCAs efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds
and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a community
leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources
for the development of others.
and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a community
leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources
for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability
and ensures continuous improvement.
and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. 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:
- High School Diploma
- Personal commitment to servant leadership and core YMCA values.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Attain required training within 90 days, CPR/AED, First Aid, New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands of the job, that include (but are not limited to) being on your feet and walking for long periods of time on uneven terrain in all weather conditions (hot sun, ice and snow, rain, wind), must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with periods of high noise and auditory chaos.
Salary : $50 - $75