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Selah Smith

Selah Smith

Midwest City,OK

Summary

Experienced Youth & Family leader with progressive YMCA experience from counselor to Department Director. Proven track record overseeing multi-site programs (4 before-and-after school sites, 3 summer camps, and a daily child-watch), developing weekly curricula, and managing staffing, training, budgets, and parent communication. CPR/First Aid certified and current on DHS-required trainings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth and Family Director

Midwest City YMCA
04.2025 - Current
  • Oversee staff, 4 before and after school sites, 3 summer camps, and a child-watch daily.
  • Maintain staff training, department budget, and monitor and approve hours.
  • Volunteer at schools, maintain a basic first aid and cpr certificate, maintain 20 hours of DHS required trainings.

Youth and Family Department Coordinator

Midwest City YMCA
12.2022 - 03.2025

Supervise Staff, create and distribute a weekly curriculum, create staff schedules, monitor staff training, Create weekly newsletters, and maintain communication with staff and parents.

Before and After School/Summer Day Camp Coordinator

Midwest City YMCA
01.2019 - 12.2022

Supervise the camp staff and school year staff, to ensure they are following the curriculum and providing a fun and safe environment for the children. Being responsible for communicating with parents at pick up or drop off.

Before and After School/Summer Camp Counselor

Midwest City YMCA
06.2016 - 05.2021
  • Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of campers in various outdoor and indoor environments.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered teamwork, creativity, and physical fitness among participants.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among campers, promoting a positive and inclusive camp culture.
  • Trained new counselors on best practices for camper engagement and emergency procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Carl Albert High School
Midwest City, OK

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Team management
  • Budget management
  • Hiring and retention

Timeline

Youth and Family Director

Midwest City YMCA
04.2025 - Current

Youth and Family Department Coordinator

Midwest City YMCA
12.2022 - 03.2025

Before and After School/Summer Day Camp Coordinator

Midwest City YMCA
01.2019 - 12.2022

Before and After School/Summer Camp Counselor

Midwest City YMCA
06.2016 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Carl Albert High School
Selah Smith