Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Boston, Inc
Camp Wakanda Drama Specialist (Finance)
Keeps safety of campers as the first priority. Emphasizes personal safety and emotional wellbeing with campers, parents and other camp personnel at all times.
Creates and implements a theme related, drama curriculum with an appropriate amount of choice. Utilizes drama as a medium to educate and promote healthy activity, creativity, and reading skills.
Documents drama curriculum and keeps examples for following years.
Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphasize group participation.
Creates an active, engaging environment.
Models the quality of YMCA values to campers, CIT's, parents and staff. Develops appropriate relationships with all campers in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries.
Acts as a staff peer leader, who sets an example for how all other staff should act and present themselves.
Uses positive, constructive methods of discipline/positive reinforcement, and ensures that all staff does the same.
Communicates clearly and concisely their expectations and needs for counselors during their period.
Keeps a direct line of communication open with supervisors.
Reports all accidents/incidents immediately to appropriate supervisors and creates necessary documentation.
Communicates program information, problems, and concerns as they occur.
Assists with planning and implementing Camp Special Events and Family Night Activities.
Assists with the coordination of camp activities. Actively participates in and takes ownership of all aspects of camp program, including special events, openings, closings, and extended hours.
Attends all staff meetings and training sessions. Becomes familiar with provided training materials and actively incorporates them in their day today interactions and work with campers.
Maintains and cares for all program areas and supplies. Ensures that campers treat all equipment, supplies, and camp property responsibly. Takes inventory of their supplies weekly and updates camp directors with respect to supply needs.
Assist with pre or post care and/or transportation as assigned. Ensures that a name to face is taken before and after any transitions.
Performs other duties as required by supervisor (remains flexible). Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed.
Abides by the established YMCA/DPH/ACA day camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.