Summer Camp Enrichment Leader | Des Moines Area (Education)

Make a Difference in a Child's Life!
There's nothing like summer at the Y! We're here to make kids feel welcome, try new things and make new friends. We help kids grow and show them all they can accomplish when they believe in themselves.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for fostering a sense of Belonging in Campers, providing opportunities for Campers to feel Achievement, and helping Campers build healthy positive Relationships.You will be able to relate to people in a positive manner to build relationships with all who the program.

JOB LOCATION:King Elementary and Findley Elementary
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE:Monday-Friday during program hours of 7:45a-4:00p
PAY RANGE:$13.50-$15.00/hour
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:March 3, 2025 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide leadership to a group of campers.Plan and lead Huddle Time activities with your group.Assist in planning and leading Choice Activities, Large Group Activities and Club Time.Lead in a way that foster a sense of Belonging among campers, helps them gain confidence through Achievement, and builds Relationships with an among campers.Create and maintain a safe environment both physically and emotionally for your camp group.Establish a relaxed, unstructured feel to your camp activities, with more emphasis on the how and the why of the activities than on the activities themselves.Maintain the Y-Voice (Welcoming, Nurturing, Hopeful, Determined, Genuine) in all that you say, do, and think in regards to your camp program.Establish positive relationships with camper parents.Attend team meetings, trainings and events assigned by supervisor.Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor of designated staff person.Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values