Camp Counselor - Jorgensen Family YMCA
About The Position
Lead the Fun – Become a YMCA Summer Camp Counselor! Looking for a summer job that’s fun, rewarding, and impactful? We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Summer Camp team! This is a fantastic opportunity to work with kids, lead exciting activities, and create a positive, nurturing environment where campers can grow, learn, and have an unforgettable summer Why you’ll love the YMCA As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household. Other perks our Y employees enjoy: Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career. Childcare: While working, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular child watch hours, also enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options. Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community! The Jorgensen Family YMCA is seeking a Leaders in Training Camp Counselor who is enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate with a strong desire to impact the lives of youth/ teens positively.
Requirements
- Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne
- Minimum of 18 years of age, with a high school diploma or equivalent, is preferred.
- Experience working with youth or teens in a camp, recreation, school or mentoring setting
- Strong communication, organization and leadership skills;
- Ability to handle situations quickly, kindly, and fairly.
- Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience leading service projects, volunteer groups, or team-building activities
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging leadership development activities that help Teens build confidence, responsibility, and teamwork skills in a supportive camp environment
- Collaborate with camp staff to implement service projects, field trips and daily programming that reinforce leadership & community connections.
- Develop meaningful mentorship relationships that guide LIT participants as they practice leadership through assisting younger campers.
- Inspire teens to grow as leaders by modeling the Y's Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
Benefits
- As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household.
- Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career.
- Childcare: While working, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular child watch hours, also enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options.
- Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
