Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges is hiring: Dance Specialist- Creative Theater C

South Mountain YMCA, 13 JEFFERSON AVE, MAPLEWOOD, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1733

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

We are an all-inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission-focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven candidate to join our team.
Sign on bonus may apply

The Camp Specialist will design and deliver a program specialty in their designated area tailored to the skills and interests of each age group. They will work with other counselors to bring about quality programming in that specialty area. Activities should nurture creativity, cooperation, skill, and self-esteem.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• At all times, maintain a professional demeanor, as a representative of the YMCA. Wear Y T-shirt every day. Encourage through positivity.
• Plan, setup, and deliver a variety of activities within specialty area that are age-specific and that keep children’s engagement and interest high.
• Encourage participation and leadership for counselors during the activity.
• Lead choreography rehearsals with assistance from Counselors.
• Control all supply inventory used in specialty. Assist Camp Director in ordering supplies when needed. Keep supply storage area neat and organized.
• Carry out plans during the camp season; ensuring activities are well thought-out, diverse, progressive, challenging, and fun for the campers.
• Assist the Camp Director in carrying out themes and special events, general camp activities.
• Consistently greet campers and parents with a smile and enthusiasm. Learn campers’ names.
• Respond to campers and parents needs promptly and in a professional, courteous manner.
• Adhere to all other ACA standards, especially maintaining camper safety as a top priority. Ensure supervision standards as detailed in the YMCA’s Code of Conduct are followed at all times. Report immediately any concerns to the Director.
• Uphold, model, teach, and put the four (4) core values of the YMCA into action in all camp activities every day: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill and encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Participate where needed when not leading a specialty program.
• Follow all YMCA, ACA, and NJ Licensing standards and procedures to ensure the safest and best quality camp while helping to maintain ACA accreditation.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.