This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. It is the Teen Reach Assistant's responsibility to carry out the assignments and responsibilities of working with his/her assigned groups. The Teen Reach Assistant understands that character development is the chief mission of the YMCA and personally exhibits a commitment to this goal in all YMCA Programs.

It is the responsibility of the Teen Reach Assistant to perform all the following duties always remembering what they are representative of the Greater Peoria Family YMCA and its values.

1. Create a sufficient variety of experiences that will allow participants to exercise their own creativity and imagination.

2. Create activities that are fun as well as therapeutic, educational, and which upgrade participants skill and ability levels.

3. Responsible for request and care of needed equipment, supplies, and program concerns.

4. Must attend all field trips.

5. Must attend all staff meetings.

6. Must keep a friendly attitude toward campers and fellow staff.

7. Maintain control of group at all times, especially when riding in bus or van.

8. To know and enforce all camp rules and regulations, and to share these with your group on a daily basis.

9. Must leave camp and all its facilities cleaner than they were when you arrived.

10. Teach and show respect for all equipment at camp and return it to its proper location.

11. Carry out assignments deemed necessary for the overall quality of Day Camp.

12. Implementation of all camp activities.

13. To report to the Site Director any serious problems that develops with a child.

14. To report in written form all accidents, injuries and discipline procedures.

15. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The effect of a competent Teen Reach Assistant will be a well-administered program that influences the children in the areas of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Children will be well-behaved and parents will be satisfied with the quality care their child is receiving. Complaints and concerns from parents will be resolved immediately.