Counselor In Training Program Lead

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Puyallup, WA

1d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Counselor in Training Program Lead, you will be responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support to the Summer Day Camp Coordinator and ensuring quality supervision and program execution. This role is responsible for leading counselor in training (CIT) participants with a goal of ensuring the safety of all children at camp, while planning and leading group activities daily.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth ages 13-17 (preferred)
• Minimum one-year experience in summer day camp. (preferred)
• Knowledge and skills in day camp program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead weekly camp program for counselor in training participants.
• Implement theme and character development activities into all camp programming.
• Plan, lead and assist group activities, transitions, time fillers, and songs.
• Assist in managing day to day operations.
• Create weekly calendar of activities for counselor in training participants.
• Monitor group roster daily ensuring all counselor in training participants are accounted for.
• Monitor and coach performance of assigned counselor in training participants.
• Regularly support and encourage staff, and assist program director with camp staff evaluations.
• Assist in supervision of counselor in training participants.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 40 hours/week with Saturday and Sunday’s off
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed