Title: kidsLINK Summer Camp Lead
Reports to: kidsLINK Summer Camp Coordinator
Status: Hourly: June 10 – August 23
Part time: 25-40 hrs/week
$18-$22/hour DOE
Under the oversight of the Greater Gallatin United Way kidsLINK Summer Program, Summer Staff oversee the operation of a full-time summer program, implementing program activities and caring for children. In this role, you will see to children’s basic needs, provide an enriching learning environment, and create a safe, compassionate “home-away-from home” for children.
Essential Job Duties
- Be at the kidsLINK Summer Program site during the shift duration.
- Staggered shifts begin at 7:30AM to 12:30PM and 12:30PM to 5:30PM.
- Help facilitate a safe and enriching environment for the summer camp children that attend the program.
- Assist the Summer Camp Coordinator in maintaining a disciplinary standard equitable for all students.
- Set up and facilitate daily activities according to the Summer Camp Coordinator's curriculum guide and daily schedule, ensuring engaging and age-appropriate content for program participants.
- Assist the Summer Camp Coordinator in maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the program area, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
- Interact with families daily, providing updates, addressing inquiries, and resolving any concerns or issues in a professional and friendly manner.
- Collaborate with the coordinator to manage program equipment, ensuring proper organization, maintenance, and storage.
- Gain proficiency in computer programs and systems utilized by the program, such as enrollment management software or communication tools, to effectively support program operations.
- Attend all scheduled required training provided by the Greater Gallatin United Way to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
- Uphold the guidelines and standards provided by the Greater Gallatin United Way, following their policies and procedures to ensure program compliance and quality.
Other responsibilities may be added and/or changed as Program needs evolve.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; relevant coursework or experience in education, child development, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience working in an afterschool program, or a similar setting is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with families and program participants.
- Basic computer literacy and the ability to learn and navigate software systems used in the program.
- Ability to follow instructions and implement daily activities based on the curriculum guide and schedule provided by the coordinator.
- Willingness to attend mandatory training to enhance professional development.
- Familiarity with the guidelines and standards set by the Greater Gallatin United Way, or the ability to quickly learn and adhere to them.
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful experience working with elementary school students.
- Experience with summer camps and programs and/or after school.
- Experience with program curriculum and planning
- Enthusiastic willingness to learn new ways of being with students, families and staff.
The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that by an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties as well as additional duties assigned.
For more information and to apply, contact the GGUW Youth Success Program Manager:
Amy Revious, amy@greatergallatinunitedway.org; 406-587-2194 or 406-304-7559
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Bozeman, MT 59718: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person