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YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta · 13 hours ago

Camp Specialty Instructor - Creative Writing

East Lake Family YMCA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to education, wellness, and community-building. They are seeking a Camp Specialty Instructor responsible for creating and running specialized camp programs, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Promote, monitor, evaluate, and ensure that all day camp programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants

Manage the site cleanliness and ensure a safe environment for all students

Lead programming that focuses on specialized topics that will enrich the overall day camp program

Develop and implement lesson plans focused on specific skill development in a fun and engaging manner

Provide campers with valuable leadership skills and lifelong lessons while engaging in fun and interactive activities

Consult with the Youth Development Director on concerns related to camper(s) development of behavior

Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility

Stay updated on current issues regarding day camp programs

Maintain and report incident/accident paperwork

Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Metro Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch Emergency procedures and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA

Qualification

Specialty area expertiseCurriculum developmentCPR/First Aid certificationChildrenMS Word proficiencyMS Excel proficiencyCustomer service skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTime management

Required

18 years of age or older (preferred 21 years of age or older)

High School Diploma in progress or completed or GED

2+ years of experience working with children in a structured setting

Background and expertise in a specialty area

A working knowledge of computers: MS Word, MS Excel, database management

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, solve problems, and possess effective time management skills

Strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality

Must pass BFTS background check and drug tests

CPR/First Aid within 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment

Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy

Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship