Camp Behavior Support Specialist
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KEENE FAMILY YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Camp Behavior Support Specialist Hours per week: 25 hours
FLSA Status: Part-time-Non-Exempt -Seasonal Pay Range: $20.00 per hour
Reports to: School Age Childcare and Camp Director Revision Date: 3.10.2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
Supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. Builds members and the communitys understanding of the YMCAs impact.
This position provides direct supervision and addresses behavioral concerns to a group of children and leadership/supervision to lead and assistant staff in a seasonal day camp setting. Provides positive engagement with youth in a safe nurturing environment with a diversity equity and inclusion lens. Provides quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty respect responsibility and caring.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: more than anything else we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Builds personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members participants volunteers and guests. While exemplifying Ys commitment to the four-character values of caring honesty respect & responsibility and responds to all member and community inquiries promptly.
- Supporting camp participants struggling with managing their behaviors.
- Provide direct supervision and instruction to camp participants following the camp guidelines.
- Assist camp participants reregulate and support a safe environment.
- Cultivates strong working relationships with YMCA members staff participants and families.
- Follow all YMCA emergency and safety procedures.
- Completes incident and accident reports as necessary and gives them to the Camp Director promptly. While reporting problems complaints or concerns of participants to the Camp Director in a prompt fashion.
- Participates in staff meetings training events reviews and other scheduled events.
- Maintains attendance records in an orderly and efficient manner.
- Upholds all YMCA policies procedures standards and code of conduct.
- Project a positive enthusiastic and professional image on the job.
- Be self-motivated and can work independently or as a team member.
- Be punctual and dependable.
- Fulfills any other functions appointed by the YMCA administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 18 years of age.
- Higher Education or Certificates in Special Education/Behavior Management is preferred.
- Must pass a background check and finger printing.
- 2 years of experience working in Behavior Management.
- Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living/education music (instrumental or songs) dramatic arts aquatics sports/PE/recreational games creative arts etcetera.
- Strong Desire to work with youth grades K-8
- Strong Behavioral management skills
- Ability to actively implement program activities.
- Effective verbal communication skills
- CPR/First Aid/AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training completed prior to camp start date.
- Completed health form prior to start date.
- Bachelors degree in a Field related to Education or Behavior management is preferred.
Required Experience:
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