Camp Program Leader

This position is responsible for leading campers ages 5-16 in a variety of YMCA programs daily, ensure safety and well-being of campers, participate in planning and implementation of quality YMCA programs and objectives, and serve as a positive role model.

Summer Camp is from June 1 to August 9

Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Locations available:

Cameron Family YMCA - Santee, CA

Copley-Price Family YMCA - City-Heights, CA

Dan McKinney Family YMCA - La Jolla, CA

Jackie Robinson Family YMCA - National City, CA

Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA - Oceanside, CA

John A. Davis Family YMCA - La Mesa, CA

Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA - Encinitas, CA

McGrath Family YMCA - Rancho San Diego/Spring Vally, CA

Mission Valley YMCA - Mission Valley, CA

Rancho Family YMCA - Rancho Penasquitos, CA

Ryan Family YMCA - Point Loma, CA

Toby Wells YMCA - Kearny Mesa, CA

• Contribute to planning and implementation of the daily program in accordance with YMCA policies, and ACA standards under the direct supervision of the Camp Director
• Implement lesson plans in areas of outdoor education, arts & crafts, cooking, sports or recreational games, drama, singing, team building and science
• Create an age-appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality in the campers
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers in the group and entire camp
• Maintain a positive and responsive relationship with staff, campers and parents
• Make sound decisions and take charge of situations requiring immediate attention
• Encourage youth positive social skills and appropriate behavior by example
• Adhere to work schedule and be prepared for activities at the beginning of each shift
• Actively contribute and participate in staff meetings or activities
• Work cooperatively with vendors in the camp setting
• Adheres to YMCA Dress Code & Code of Conduct and Mission Statement
• Work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 core values
• The physical ability to lead in group activities and to perform related physical skills
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Demonstrate enthusiasm in all phases of work with campers
• Serve as a role model to all campers
• Readily adapt to changing situations or tasks
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

• Minimum 18 years of age and a high school graduate
• At least one year experience working with children
• Sincere interest in and ability to work with groups of campers ages 5-16, as well as parents and staff of diverse ethnic populations
• Skill set to lead campers in at least two of the following areas: recreational games, drama, crafts, outdoor education, songs, sports, aquatics, team building or science
• Skill set to supervise and interact with campers
• Complete mandatory 24 hour pre-camp training
• In-service trainings and staff meetings as assigned including Child Abuse Prevention Training
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.