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Day Camp Program Specialist - Irsay (Downtown)

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Indianapolis, IN, United States
Full-time

This is your chance to make a difference in camping! The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is hiring a Program Specialist II- camp to help oversee our Day Camp operations for the Baxter & Irsay YMCA’s.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • This position is responsible for ensuring our camp programs operate successfully. We are looking for a cause-driven leader who can help our day camp program innovate, drive quality programs, develop and enhance community relationships, and make the camp program one that our campers and staff will want to return to for years to come! Additional responsibilities will include overseeing School’s Out Camp, working collaboratively with the team of Camp Program Directors to enhance quality, relationships, and staff development. 
Educational Background: 
A high school diploma, or its equivalent, is required and minimum 1 year college preferred (preferably in Education, Child Development or related area). 
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 18 years of age and a desire to work with youth (3-4 years experience working with children preferred).  Must have experience in curriculum development and knowledge of youth development theories and practices of adolescent growth and development.  Supervision of 10-15 part-time employees and youth Activities, with the ability to interpret program objectives to members and participants.  Good communication and public relation skills.  Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information on youth, family and YMCA staff.  Must maintain current certifications in First Aid, Safety and Risk Management, Child Abuse Prevention and New Employee Orientation or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.  Administrative skills, including recordkeeping, statistical reporting and maintenance of department and branch-specific paperwork.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Hourly: $12.54 - $15.19

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jan 7 2018
Active Until: 
Feb 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit