WORK SCHEDULE

• This position is full-time (40 hours) and seasonal.
• Summer Camp runs from June 15-August 14, Monday through Friday.
• Attendance at Camp Training on May 30 and 31 is mandatory.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Camp Coordinator, the Adaptive Camp Leader is responsible for working with campers who have special needs and/or who require additional support to be successful by helping to facilitate their inclusion into a traditional day camp setting, and by providing behavior modification and support services for campers with social-emotional/ behavior challenges and their families. This position will lead campers in a variety of activities daily, ensuring safety and well-being of campers, actively engaging in planning and implementation of quality YMCA programs and objectives, and serving as a positive role model.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work individually or in small groups with a child with special needs or who requires additional support to implement age-appropriate program activities that engage campers in active and meaningful experiences
• Ensure safety and well-being of campers to include physical and personal care hygiene
• Provide continual supervision and comfort to camper and serve as a leader and positive role model
• Provide behavior management support and intervention techniques that ensure the safety of all program participants
• Facilitate programming, skits, games, songs, crafts and other camp activities
• Maintain effective daily communication and feedback with supervisor, staff, and parents
• Provide resources and effective strategies that support the camper while working with other staff
• Follow and maintain YMCA standards, goals and objectives
• Keep and maintain ongoing participant documentation for services as necessary
• The physical ability work with participants who may require diapering and/or lifting services Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse community
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• The physical ability to lead in group activities and to perform related physical skills
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 18 years of age and high school graduate
• Academic background or experience working with children, or experience in the special needs field, health field, or related
• 1 – 2 years advanced experience working with participants with special needs/social-emotional/behavior support needs ages 5-17
• Must have a sincere interest in working with children 5-12 years of age and the ability to relate to children and adults in a professional manner.
• Complete mandatory 24-hour pre-camp training which includes Inclusion specific trainings
• 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

Paid Sick Leave, Complimentary YMCA Membership, YMCA Program Discounts