Summer Day Camp Counselor

NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2024

Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a Day Camp setting. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises a group of children.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Ensures YMCA program standards and ratios are met and safety procedures are followed, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Greets and maintain a positive relationship with parents, children and staff on a daily basis.
• Responsible for general housekeeping duties. Checklist for cleaning is located at each location.
• Assists in the planning and preparation of a creative learning environment. Establishing centers of interest, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• To be inclusive to all children’s ability to participate in group activities.
• Adheres to YMCA’s policies and procedures involving dress code, punctuality and use of electronics.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience preferred working with children preferably in a School Age setting
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc…
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations