YMCA of Greater Boston · 1 month ago
Day Camp Art Specialist - Woburn
Woburn, MA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.50/hr - $21/hrThe YMCA of Greater Boston is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities. The Day Camp Art Specialist will develop and implement a creative arts curriculum for campers, ensuring a safe and engaging environment that promotes personal growth and group relationships.
Health CareWellness
Responsibilities
Keeps safety of campers as the first priority. Emphasizes personal safety and emotional wellbeing with campers, parents and other camp staff at all times
Creates and implements a theme related, art curriculum with an appropriate amount of choice. Utilizes art as a medium to educate and promote healthy activity. Thinks outside of the box
Documents art 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. Must be a positive role model. Develops appropriate relationships with all campers in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries
Sets an example as a staff peer leader of how all 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 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. Demonstrates a willingness to help where needed
Abides by the established YMCA/DPH/ACA day camp policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines and asks when in doubt
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years of age and have high school diploma or equivalent
Must have a passion for working with and nurturing children, and have the ability to work with, develop, and understand the needs of children and appropriate boundary setting
The individual must demonstrate a commitment to working with participants from a variety of backgrounds
Must actively work in harmony with other staff and possess knowledge of group process
Must be committed to carry out YMCA mission, camp philosophy, and goals
Must utilize effective communication skills
Must possess current First Aid, Oxygen and CPR certifications and all others as required by the specific camp
Child Abuse Prevention Training (within first four weeks of employment)
Respect in the Workplace Training (Sexual Harassment Prevention)
Preferred
Some college, and experience preferred
Achieved or working toward an education, art education, or art degree preferred
Benefits
FREE YMCA Membership for you.
Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
Discounted or FREE family membership.
Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time).
Company
YMCA of Greater Boston
YMCA of Greater Boston is dedicated to strengthening spirit, mind and body of every individual through programs and activities.
Founded in 1851
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
ComcastThe Boston Foundation
2023-10-27Grant
2018-12-14Grant· $0.04M
Leadership Team
David Shapiro
Chief Executive Officer
James Morton
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-05-07
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