Camp STEM Specialist - Seasonal

YMCA SouthcoastJob Title: STEM Specialist-CampPosition Summary:Plan and facilitate creative projects with a group of campers ranging in age 4-14 years.Essential Functions: Design camper programs around specific camp specialties of an athletic, creative, physical and/or educational nature. Plan and schedule activities based on the abilities, and interests of campers. Write lesson plans that will l engage campers and foster and enhance their skill development. Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment, proper techniques in activity participation, and articulate expected learning and achievement for satisfactory completion of activities. Monitor participation to ensure safety rules and requirements are followed. Maintain awareness of potential health and safety issues, identify hazards, and take appropriate action to resolve.YMCA Competencies:Mission and Community Oriented: Accept s and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need. Recruit s volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative in developing others.Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgment s and transfers learning from one situation to another.Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self - development that enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the changeprocess.Qualifications: Minimum 18 years of age. High School graduate or equivalent; minimum one year college preferred. Experience working with children in day camp setting. Ability to interact effectively with children and parents on a range of issues. Experienced and skilled in one or more camp program activities. Certified, or ability to be certified, within first 30 days of hire in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention.Physical Demands: Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Required to demonstrate physical stamina and agility, and stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, run, and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and communicate verbally in a noisy environment.