Day Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit•Farmington Hills, MI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking positive role models who are caring, outgoing, creative, love to have fun, enjoy being outside, and want to positively impact youth's lives in their day camp programs. The primary responsibility of a Day Camp Counselor is to supervise and engage kids to ensure their safety and fun while at day camp. This role involves planning, assisting, and implementing program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA core values for campers. Counselors are expected to serve as role models, ensure a safe and nurturing environment, and foster positive relationship opportunities amongst the campers.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Meets the requirements set forth by the state licensing agency.
Documentation of DHS clearance prior to starting work.
TB skin test within 30 days.
CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications are required within 60 days.
Complete Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and concussion training as required.
Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for partnering organizations.
Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
Ability to lead and participate in all physical activities.
Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children.
The capability to be outside participating for the majority of the day.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth

Responsibilities

Plan, assist, and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA core values for campers.
Be willing to dress up, save the world, sing a song, and lose the game when needed.
Ensure a safe and nurturing environment; attend to the needs of campers at all times.
Serve as a role model for all youth participating in the day camp program by displaying exemplary behavior at all times and modeling healthy eating and physical activity.
Be welcoming to all campers, parents, and other staff.
Consciously create a climate in camp to foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.
Supervise a group of 6 – 12 children and foster positive relationship opportunities amongst the campers in your group and within the whole camp.
Attend all staff meetings, training, and assume equal responsibility for general housekeeping tasks.
Following YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations and behavior management, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
Perform all other duties as assigned by direct management.