Summer Camp Counselor

Position Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Youth and Family Development, direct all aspects of the summer camp program, execute the daily curriculum and provide a program to foster children’s social, physical, spiritual and mental growth.  Responsible for programming a stimulating and safe environment for children in the program.

Qualifications

  • Understands the YMCA mission and Character Development Values.

  • Knowledge of children and their behavior and a genuine desire to work with them

  • Experience working with children

  • Ability to build positive relationship/communication skills with adults and children

  • Certifications: CPR and First Aid within 30 days of hire.

  • Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.

  • Be at least 17 yrs. of age.

  • Strong communication and judgment skills.

  • Bring to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with families.

  • Knowledge of YMCA rules, regulations and policies.

  • Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities and expectations of children ages 6 – 12 years.

  • Be able to sit, stand and bend to perform appropriate tasks

  • Be able to lift at least 25 pounds

  • Must be able to move at an appropriate pace to respond in emergency situations

  • Ability to move around the room to assist children and supervise them with daily activities, social interaction, physical and emotional needs

  • Ability to interact and participate in gross motor activities with the children

Essential Functions

  • Assist the Director of Youth and Family Development, Summer Camp Coordinator in providing and planning a quality curriculum in the camp program that takes in consideration of the needs of each child and the goals and objectives of the YMCA.

  • Attend all departmental meetings, and other YMCA mandated meetings/trainings.

  • Be responsible for daily record keeping, fee colleting or notification, and adherence to all requirements.

  • Attend all departmental meetings, and other YMCA mandated meetings/trainings.

  • Direct or assist in the daily maintenance of the physical environment, including organization and sanitation at the end of each shift.

  • Attend parent conferences and parent-child events that are related to the program.

  • Continue professional development through community involvement, reading and further education.

  • Exhibit Character Development/Asset Building as a goal in all activities.

  • Acquire accurate documentation of attendance, absentees and emergency information of each child.

  • Know the emergency procedures, rules and regulations.

  • Maintain positive and professional communication with parents and co-workers.

  • Treats everyone with respect and consideration, displays integrity, listens actively and genuinely, communicates in a clear and pleasant manner, embraces differences among people, demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow, accepts constructive criticism, works cooperatively as a team member.

  • Never leave a child alone.

  • Greets everyone by using names whenever possible and makes relationship building a number one priority

  • Provide a positive, safe and nurturing environment for the children in the Day camp program.

  • Make sure campers are in appropriate areas and supervised on all field trips.

  • Assume any other duties as assigned by the Director of Youth and Family Development.

Benefits

  • Free YMCA adult membership

  • Free nursery services

  • Free group exercise classes

How to Apply

Fill out employment application. Interviews will be scheduled as applications are submitted. Application deadline is April 19th, 2024.