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Program Specialist
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The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Arts and Crafts Specialist, you will take the lead in planning and organizing creative activities for campers ages 6-13, guiding them through projects that explore various artistic mediums. You will develop lesson plans that inspire creativity and ensure that campers have a positive experience with the materials. As the primary staff member in this area, you will train and supervise other staff members, delegating tasks and providing clear instructions on how to support campers in their artistic endeavors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that program areas are ready for group use prior to group arrival when possible.
- Know and enforce rules as necessary to ensure safe use of program areas.
- Maintain good public relations with participants and fellow staff, representing the best interests of the YMCA while providing excellent customer service at every opportunity.
- Work with Senior Group Programs Director to create a schedule to meet the needs of each group every weekend.
- Assist with booking staff for weekends and creating staff schedules.
- Be familiar with emergency procedures.
- If qualified, administer basic first aid as required; if not, direct participant to director, host or group leader. Make sure the director, host or group leader is informed of any accidents, and contribute to the completion of accident or incident reports as necessary.
- Host meals and assist with dining hall operations.
- Deliver excellent customer service at check-in and check-out through professional appearance, positive attitude, implementation of COVID-19 standards, and ensuring facility is cleaned and ready for each group.
- A minimum age of 21.
- Two years of experience working in a residential camp or facility is preferred.
- Knowledge of YMCA Camp Seymour's operation procedures, especially the supervision and operation of program areas or the ability to acquire that knowledge.
- The ability to effectively communicate with staff and participants of all ages.
- The ability to demonstrate a friendly, courteous and professional manner while working with members, parents, guests and staff and the ability to understand, articulate and enforce YMCA policies and procedures in a positive way.
- Current first aid and CPR certifications from nationally recognized organizations preferred.
- Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
- You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Dates of Employment: June 15th - August 28th, 2026
Location: YMCA Camp Helena, Port Orchard, WA
Benefits:
- 40 hours/week with Saturday and Sunday's off
- Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
- Build lasting connections and employment experience
- Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
Job Description
Job Title: Arts and Crafts Specialist Job Grade: D 02
Name: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Summer Camp Director Dates: June 8-August 22, 2020
Location: YMCA Camp Seymour
POSITION SUMMARY:
Actively supervises and maintains safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate arts and crafts programs and events. Supervises arts and crafts instructors. Provides progressive instruction in arts and crafts classes. Works with leadership staff and program director to organize & implement overall camp program. Provides a quality experience to campers & families focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Represents the YMCA and self in a professional manner of safety and fun.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning and Program Delivery:
- Plan, organize, and facilitate all arts and crafts programming for Day Camp, Overnight Camp and visiting groups.
- Monitor arts and crafts equipment and supplies; resupply as necessary.
- Work with leadership staff & all staff to coordinate and implement overall camp program.
- Serve as a cabin counselor when coverage is needed.
- Maintain weekly observations on staff performance; give staff positive and constructive feedback; communicate significant observations to direct supervisors.
- Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must participate in programming outdoors.
- Minimum 20 years of age.
- One season or more of camp experience required.
- Preferred: Experience in teaching camp activities and/or two years of personal arts/crafts experience.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations
- Knowledge and skills in program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
- Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.
It is important to note that job competencies are developed over time and represent the compilation of multiple abilities and knowledge required for success. It is also important to note that no one competency, of the 18, stands alone. Each competency is important and depends upon the other competencies to be supported and enhanced. The following have being identified for this position:
Community: Delivers the benefits of good health, strong connections, greater self-confidence, and a sense of security to all who seek it.
- Demonstrates a desire to serve others.
- Responds to requests, inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and appropriate fashion to assure that staff and campers feel valued.
- Anticipates and takes action to meet the needs of campers
- Seeks out and uses staff and camper feedback to improve programs and services.
- Knows the name and supports the dream of every child in his or her program.
- Displays ease and comfort with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
- Works effectively with all members of a diverse team.
- Seeks out and includes others in order to gather new and different points of view.
- Partners with supervisors to set and clearly articulate goals.
- Focuses effort on high-value priorities.
- Delivers a high-value experience to campers and participants.
- Monitors own performance against standards and takes quick and appropriate actions to stay on course.
- Demonstrates pride in work by striving to meet or exceed supervisor or member expectations.
- Proactively shares information, advice, and suggestions to help others be more successful.
- Provides constructive, behaviorally specific feedback to others.
- Shares experiences and provides training to assist others with their development.
This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
I understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position.
