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HIGHLY-TRAINED LEADERS
Our Team
The Tampa YMCA has hundreds of trained associates
and volunteers working with children and youth in the
many programs we provide. The protection and safety
of children is our first concern. We also work closely
with the Department of Health along with the Florida
Department of Children and Family.
Training includes recognizing and/or identifying
potential signs and concerns of child abuse and
neglect, First Aid, CPR, Y Character Development, and
curriculum implementation. Supervisors and camp
directors also complete additional training to promote
a child-safe environment.
HIGHLY-TRAINED LEADERS
Our Screening
We have a multi-layered approach to reviewing,
interviewing, and screening all candidates for camp
positions. Prior to a hiring offer, all candidates
undergo a background check through an independent
search company, a review on the National Sex
Offender’s registry, fingerprinting, and reference
checks.
Our Training
We are strongly committed to providing quality
camp programs. The Tampa YMCA offers staff
the opportunity to grow both personally and
professionally through ongoing development and
training. All staff participate in a minimum of 30 hours
of training (or more) prior to working at our camps.
Working with Campers Outside
of Tampa YMCA Time
Employees are often asked by families to provide
childcare (babysitting) and other services on their own
time to members and their families. The Tampa YMCA
does NOT permit employees to provide babysitting
or other services to families or children they
meet through Tampa YMCA programs. In addition,
associates do not provide transportation in a personal
vehicle or be in personal contact with your camper
outside of our programs. This includes personal
communications not related to Y programs through
email, texting, phone calls, letters, or contact over
the internet. Such policies are designed to protect
children and associates from child abuse and/or false
allegations. Parents are asked to report any violation
of this policy to theTampa YMCA Leadership.
Handbook v1 Created 12.2025 | Updates will be made as necessary to ensure high quality program delivery. Visit www.tampaymca.org for most updated version.
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