Job description

Position summary: The Kent County YMCA is partnered with the West Warwick School District to provide Enrichment Programming in the afterschool setting. Staff will provide leadership and supervision; insure health, safety and general well-being of children in a camp environment. Implement and maintain a high quality, well-rounded, fun-filled program.

Team Standards:

1. Know our mission and be able to tell our story. The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

2. Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.

3. If you disagree, propose a solution.

4. Be accountable for results.

5. A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.

6. Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.

7. Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email being for information sharing only.

8. Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

1. Directly supervise and be responsible for his/her group of children; leading the group in age appropriate activities.

2. Ensure and promote the health and safety of all children through proactive measures including role modeling. This may include the use of sunscreen, active hydration, avoidance of environmental hazards.

3. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports. Follow procedure for use of first aid kit.

4. Plan and lead activities with a group in accordance with the session camp schedule.

5. Arrive prepared for the scheduled shift, with staff shirt, nametag and first aid kit. Should be prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of program participants with no distractions.

6. Maintain good public relations with parents. Understand that you represent the YMCA and maintain a positive disposition, demeanor and attire. Attempt to answer parent concerns or make appropriate referrals to the director or coordinator.

7. Set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcement.

8. Ensure that all campers are provided with appropriate prescribed medication where appropriate.

9. Ensure that campers being released early arrive at the assigned location in a timely manner.

10. Treat children with dignity and respect. Recognize their individuality and diversity.

11. Maintain a healthy and safe environment through regular maintenance and cleaning of the facilities. Maintain the cleanliness of the group area.

12. Assist in maintaining the necessary records involving attendance and sign-in and sign out sheets. When releasing child(ren), ensure that the proper release procedures are followed and appropriate identification is shown.

13. Report concerns of parents or of children to direct supervisor; complete necessary child abuse report forms as needed.

14. Attend staff meetings/events. Demonstrate and teach the character development program values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.

15. Actively participate in pre-camp training.

16. Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA to develop team spirit and family atmosphere.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.25 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Warwick, RI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Experience with children: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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