Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Leader Aide is an entry-level or support role in a YMCA or similar youth camp program. It's a great position for teens, young adults, or first-time staff who want to gain experience working with children, supporting group activities, and learning how camps operate. The Leader Aide position may be assigned to work at a school location. In those instances, the Leader Aide must meet all requirements to be on campus issued by federal, state, county and city government authorities. Due to the direct supervision and ratio requirements outlined by the State of California, this position will not have an option to work from home during program operational hours.

SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $22.00/Hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support group activities including games, crafts, and swim time
• Help maintain safety and order during transitions and field trips
• Encourage positive behavior and inclusion among campers
• Set up and clean up activity areas
• Assist with camper check-in/out
• Be a positive role model and represent YMCA values (Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Inclusion)
• Follow all YMCA policies for working with youth and vulnerable adults.
• Complete required abuse prevention training.
• Supervise high-risk activities responsibly and report any unsafe or inappropriate behavior.
• Follow mandated reporting laws for suspected abuse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Visual and auditory ability to observe and to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Ability to climb, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age (usually 16+; may vary by YMCA branch)
• Enjoy working with kids and being active
• Able to follow instructions and work well in a team
• Dependable and enthusiastic
• Child Protection Training (prior to working in program)
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days
• Bilingual preferred.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.