Camp Counselor
About The Position
The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a Seasonal Camp Counselor for our childcare program. This position pays $10.98 - $13.73/hour. As a Seasonal Camp Counselor at one of our locations, you assist the camp program director in ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all children involved. Always alert, you provide proper supervision and discipline for the children as you "see, hear, direct, and assess." You are careful to act as a role model for the children at all times! You are friendly and patient as you assist with the enrollment of new children and facilitate the onboarding of each child and his/her parents into the Y Program. As a key liaison between children, their parents, and the Camp Program Director, you keep this good rapport going as you communicate with parents on a daily basis. Parents feel good about leaving their children in your loving and capable hands. With enthusiasm, you help implement lesson plans based on child development principles and keep the classroom clean and in order. You are also conscientious about keeping classroom records up to date and accurate and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations. As someone who loves your job, you happily participate in program activities with the children.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in Secondary Education or 2500 hours of documented experience (i.e. Babysitting, Etc)
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to pass a physical
- Negative TB test
- Love for children
- People person who especially enjoys interacting with children
- Patient and able to remain calm when stressed
- Enjoys being outside
Responsibilities
- Assist the camp program director in ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all children involved.
- Provide proper supervision and discipline for the children.
- Act as a role model for the children at all times.
- Assist with the enrollment of new children and facilitate the onboarding of each child and his/her parents into the Y Program.
- Communicate with parents on a daily basis.
- Implement lesson plans based on child development principles.
- Keep the classroom clean and in order.
- Keep classroom records up to date and accurate.
- Ensure compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations.
- Participate in program activities with the children.
Benefits
- health & dental insurance
- disability and life insurance
- a funded retirement plan
- paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
- a free YMCA membership
- discounted program fees including childcare
- a flexible work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
