CHARISM West Fargo Youth Summer Camp Program Mentor

Job Classification: CHARISM West Fargo Youth Summer Camp Program
Mentor
Wage and Hour Status: Part Time and Full Time Positions Available
Reports To: Youth Program Director
Position Summary:
Assists in the implementation of youth program activities, providing enrichment and
academic/social skills growth opportunities for participants of CHARISM’s Summer
Camp Program.
Minimum Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Working toward degree in Elementary
Education or Child Development, or related field preferred. Experience working with
youth required.
Licensure/Certification Requirement:
Valid First Aid and CPR Certifications preferred
Representative Responsibilities:
 Interacts professionally with staff members, parents and children.
 Implements and supports culturally-sensitive youth activities with an emphasis
on anti-bias curriculum, respect for self, others and property.
 Implements and supports youth activities with an emphasis on 21 st Century
skills development.
 Is an active participant and leads in program activities, both in a group setting
as well as on an individual level.
 Develops trusting, positive relationships with participants and their families
while acting as a positive role model and mentor.
 Ensures the supervision, safety, and well-being of program participants at all
times.
 Assists with the daily operation and function of program as needed/requested.
 Works with other staff members and ensures the site is clean and ready for the
next programming day.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
 Principles and methods of youth development and learning
 Oral and written communication skills
 English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Ability to:
 Apply youth learning theory/principles to a diverse population
 Work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic diverse environment
 Work with low-income adults, families, and youth
 Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
 Establish and maintain effective relationships with youth and parents
 Solve problems in an effective and positive manner
 Adapt to changes in program planning
Working Conditions
Environment:
 Office and youth center environment (exposure to noise)
 Limited exposure to temperature extremes
 Outdoor park area
 Neighborhood swimming pool
 Various field trips
Physical Demands:
 Lift children and moderately heavy objects
 Sitting, standing, crouching, crawling
 Bending at the waist, kneeling
 Visual acuity to review documentation
 Understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone
 Dexterity to operate a telephone and keyboard
Wage: $13.00/hour
Position effective: June 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Camp orientation and
training will be held the week prior to camp start date.
My signature indicates my agreement to accept this position and its related
responsibilities and compensation.
Signature:
_______________________________ Date: ___________________
CHARISM staff signature: ________________________________ Date: _______