Camp Assistant Supervisor - Exeter Township

Company: YMCA of Reading & Berks County
Location: Reading
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp/playground program. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in the program by providing appropriate supervision and interactions.
  
• Leads program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
  
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
  
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
  
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
  
• Assist the Program Director in carrying out activities relating to ensuring and measuring positive outcomes for children, parents, and staff.
  
• Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Assist the Center Director or Group Supervisor with any other duties required or asked to maintain and provide quality childcare.
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  

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• Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
  
• A high school diploma, or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field.
  
• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in 3270.31 (c)
  
• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field and 1 year of experience with children
  
• A high school diploma or a general education development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31 (c)
  
• A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.
  
• The ability to meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Code Title 55 Chapter 3270 Public Welfare Group Supervisor and/or Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications and responsibilities
  
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally, both written and spoken, using the English Language
  
• Lift items weighing up to 60 pounds
  
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
  
• The ability to reach a child from 30 feet in 10 seconds without danger to his/her health
  
• Ability to demonstrate good decision-making skills, intelligence, flexibility, emotional maturity, a positive outlook, enthusiasm, and a professional attitude towards all families and staff
  
• Willingness to work with others including all staff members, children, and parents
  
  
  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Keywords: YMCA of Reading & Berks County, Reading , Camp Assistant Supervisor - Exeter Township, Other , Reading, Pennsylvania