Day Camp Inclusion Leader

Company: YMCA of San Diego County
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

ID:
16898

Job Status:
Accepting Applications

Looking to continue your passion of helping youth?

Would you be a patient, thoughtful and supportive leader?

Are you 18 or older?

Join us as a Camp Inclusion Leader!

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Y would I apply?

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  Sound good? (We think so, too!) Here's what you would do:
  
  
  • Help facilitate inclusion of participant into typical camp day
  • Work individually with a participant with special needs
  • Ensure safety and well-being of campers
  • Provide continual supervision and comfort to participants and serve as a leader and positive role model
  • Facilitate activities, academic enrichment, games, crafts and other camp activities
  • Create an age appropriate learning environment, which allows for and fosters creativity and individuality
    "OK, I'm sold!" What do I need to qualify?
    
    
    • Must be 18 or older
    • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
    • Experience working with children with special needs
    • Academic background or experience working with children, or experience in the special needs field, health field, or related
    • The physical ability to lift a child in and out of a wheelchair if needed
    • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
    • Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
    • The physical ability to lead in group activities and to perform related physical skills.
    • CPR/AED and First Aid, must include both Adult & Infant/Child, certified within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following:
      
      • American Red Cross
      • American Heart Association
      • American Safety & Health Institute
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