Overview
Summer Day Camp Assistant Jobs in Tacoma, WA at YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a SummerDay Camp Assistant to join our team.
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As a Day Camp Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the Youth Program Director in the overall administration and operation of the Y’s summer Day Camp program.
If hired for this position, you will be expected to help with planning and implementing daily camp activities, ensure equipment is properly maintained, track accident and incident reports, monitor camp rosters, and lead parent communication to help provide a safe and fun environment for camp participants.
Key Responsibilities:
Track Camper Information Forms and coordinate with Director/Coordinators of outstanding forms.
Track cancellations and late additions.
Ensure Camp Group rosters are ready each Monday (All Week and Itty Bitty) and each Tuesday (Mid-Week)
Coordinate with CIT Counselor for CIT1 Camp Group assignments.
Coordinate with Youth Director/Coordinator for Counselor assignments for Camp Groups.
Specialty Camp (SC) registration monitoring and rosters.
Specialty Camp roster adjustments and changes.
Coordinate all parent communication and attend to all parent concerns ensuring appropriate communication and follow up.
Follow up on accident/incident reports.
Assist director with weekly camp staff meetings for Camp Group and Specialty Camp items.
Assist in the facilitation camper check in/check out.
Are you a good Fit?
Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required. One year of Summer Day Camp experience.
Positive and respectful attitude required.
Previous experience with children and diverse populations is needed.
Must be comfortable and willing to speak/communicate with members and participants in-person, over the phone and via email.
Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.) and other computer programs as needed to complete assigned duties.
Knowledge and skills in day camp program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age-appropriate techniques.
Wage: $16.66 to $17.10 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Part-Time, Seasonal, up to 25 hours
Location: Pearl Street (Morgan) Family YMCA, Tacoma, WA
Benefits:
Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
Build lasting connections and employment experience
Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
Compensation: $16.66-$17.10
Title: Summer Day Camp Assistant
Company: YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
Location: Tacoma, WA
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