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POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the position is responsible for the direct care, supervision and well being of all children enrolled in Summer Camp, for children ages 5-12.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Release children ONLY to authorized persons (must ask for ID)

• Organizes and executes all activities for enrolled children.

• Monitors the program area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary.

• Provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development.

• Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all children and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.

• Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence; disciplines children within established guidelines of the YMCA and parent, and only when appropriate.

• Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.

• Records daily attendance and maintains accurate and complete records.

• Ensures the childcare facility is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments.

• Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is pro-active creating an environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers.

• Develops and maintains age appropriate activities.

• Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand and well maintained at all times.

• Other job-related duties as assigned may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL POSITIONS:

• Will appear clean, neat, and appropriately attired in accordance with the Association?s Policy on personal appearance

• Will adhere to all policies as stated in the SKY Family YMCA Handbook

• Will be trained in and adhere to all policies and procedures including but not limited to privacy, confidentiality and security policies and procedures within department

• Sets measurable goals and evaluates achievement of goals

• Reports to work at the scheduled time and works as scheduled

• Completes work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner

• Nothing in this job description restricts management?s job to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association?s policies on background screening

• Prior experience working with children

• Able to adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy

• Able to maintain confidentiality

• Positive attitude

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Infant/child CPR & First Aid

• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training

• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class

• Successfully complete DCF background screening requirements as well as meet the association policies on background screening.

• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor