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Location

Boulder, CO | United States

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Job description

Arts and Science Camp Director

We call it STEAMrollers. You'll share all areas of science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics. This program is full of big projects to engage campers and keep them hungry for knowledge. The program also includes the visual and performing arts, sculpting, painting, music, dance, theater and improvisation. You'll help create and run a welcoming, immersive space for children to harness their inner artist and develop their sense of imagination. The goal is to create an unforgettable experience by encouraging kids to stay curious, inspired and excited about learning.

 

Salary range is $19-22/ hour based on experience and availability. In addition, we offer a +10% differential for bilingual staff who test as fluent in Spanish and English. Staff working more than 10 hours per week may sign up their children or siblings for free YMCA camp too! More about this in the benefits section.

 

Shifts are between 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm M-F. Part time and full time summer seasonal positions are available up to 40 hours a week. No weekends (except one required weekend training May 19th)! This position is seasonal June 3rd through Aug 2nd with training May 20-24th and we anticipate openings for the school year in our before and after school programs. If you do not qualify at Director level, please apply for another day camp opportunity; we can assist you in finding the right placement.

 

View all openings, learn more about our benefits, and apply online today at .

Responsibilities

• Engage campers and motivate staff for an amazing day camp experience.
• Ensures high quality programs and plans new program activities.
• Trains and schedules staff and volunteers as needed.
• Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
• Develops and implements programming for their assigned site
• Independently supervises all staff, provides appropriate direction and participates in all programming activities.
• Adheres to program standards including CDHS licensing, safety and cleanliness
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, association and site specific events as appropriate.
• Follows and insures implementation of all YMCA emergency procedures, site-specific guidelines, recommended practices, pertinent standards and policies, and State regulations
• Maintains an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, participants and community members.
• Maintains confidentiality of YMCA issues, incidents and records
• Is on time for all shifts; and is flexible to accommodate unexpected schedule changes, including full days.
• Practices positive guidance and preventative discipline techniques to participants with natural consequences in accordance with YMCA policies, procedures and expectations.
• Maintains regular and timely communication with supervisor concerning program and participant needs.
• Maintain required records, staff files, child files, attendance records, and other necessary information.
• Monitors and maintains site budget and purchase needed supplies and materials. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Age 21 years or older
• One of the following:
  • 910 hours of *documented experience and 48 hours of college credit.
  • A four-year degree in a related field
  • 5,640 hours of *documented experience.

*Documented experience includes experience working directly with school-age children in such areas as Sunday school, Scouts, sports, or babysitting.

Staff are expected to become certified or supply documentation of current certification in CPR and First Aid (these courses can be complete through the YMCA). Staff will be expected to work well on a team, communicate well with youth, parents and colleagues, and be committed to high quality programming.

All Employees receive a free individual membership and anyone working 10+ hours receives a free family membership, 50-100% off our programs and if eligible, we contribute the equivalent of 10% of your salary to the YMCA Retirement Fund .

Part-Time employees also receive paid sick time at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

 

We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1844. But today, we are The Y, an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. At the YMCA of Northern Colorado, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation.

Childcare benefits of more than $5000 are considered taxable income and will be processed accordingly.

 

USD $19.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.

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