Day Camp - Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington•Alexandria, VA

5d•$16

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y… BE A CAMP COUNSELOR THIS SUMMER. Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Camp Counselors. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August 2023.

Requirements

Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
High school graduate
18 years of age
Willing to participate in training to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
Meet the county/state licensing requirements
Prior experience in supervision of children or one season’s experience as a junior counselor or have completed the CIT program
Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities
Able to effectively communicate with children and parents
Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
Must have visual acuity to observe all children
Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
High school diploma
Must be 18 years of age
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
Must meet the county/state licensing requirements
Prior experience in supervision of children or one season’s experience as a junior counselor or have completed the CIT program
Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities
Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents
Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development
Complete Training for: Blood Borne Pathogens Facility Orientation Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse Day Camp Policies Staff/Parent Handbook Camp Curriculum Emergency Procedures
The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 21 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files.

Responsibilities

Create a place for campers to have fun, learn, explore, and make new friends
Lead a group of campers in the Y camp program
Assist team members with planning events
Promote good personal relationships
Plan and lead activities
Support a safe and healthy environment for all campers
Interact with the campers at all times, participating in activities alongside the campers
Assist with and participate in all camp-wide activities and special events
Support the program goals of the Y
Participate in staff trainings and meetings as required
Assists other staff members with planning and carrying out activities with a particular small group
Promotes good personal relationships, teaches planned activities, and stays alert to potential health or safety dangers to campers
Supports the Camp Director in planning and leading camp activities
Ensures all supplies and program needs are available at the time necessary for the campers and ensures that the camp site is clean and neat when activities are over
Attends all staff trainings, staff meetings, and participates in family events and activities
Responsible for the health and safety of the campers; conduct hourly head counts throughout the day and in accordance with the Day Care/Day Camp Policy
Interacts with the children at all times, taking part in each activity in which the children are involved
Assists and participates in all camp-wide activities and special events
Encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities
Write and follow a weekly lesson plan that has been pre-approved by Camp Director
Maintains good public relations with parents
Supports the program goals of the YMCA as a whole and the branch in particular
Other duties as required