Day Camp Counselor (2679)

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles•Santa Clarita, CA

2d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Day Camp Counselor, within a license-exempt day camp program, develops positive, nurturing relationships with campers while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Provides direction for the campers in the program. Provides a quality experience to campers and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

Requirements

Eighteen years or older
High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
Experience working with school-age campers in a camp setting, preferred
Strong character values, communication skills, emotional maturity
Current First Aid, Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications from a qualified provider prior to camp start. YMCA will provide these courses during training.
American Red Cross Water Safety certification, preferred. YMCA will provide these courses during training.
TB Test and health screen may be required based on school requirements.
Attend 100% of the mandatory pre-season training.
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
Ability to lift 30-35lbs

Responsibilities

Nurtures campers through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned campers in a weekly session and in alignment with program ratios set by the YMCA. Ensure no child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time.
Help campers manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences.
Actively supports the YMCA is committed to inclusion and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate.
Planning, preparation and leading weekly day camp activities with an emphasis of the outdoor environment, developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, and within the guidelines of the YMCA’s program standards.
Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance YMCA expectations.
Makes ongoing, observations of each child. Communicates with supervisor regarding child’s development.
Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
Attends and participates in family events, program activities, staff meetings and trainings.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved.
Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, American Camping Association (ACA) standards, and YMCA policies and procedures at all times.
Maintains positive relationship with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management. Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility, in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth.
All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.