YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Junior Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington•Arlington, VA

9d•$15

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 JUNIOR 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 Junior 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
16 years of age
Willing to participate in and obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
Meet the county/state licensing requirements
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

Responsibilities

Help campers have fun, learn, explore, and make new friends
Assist Counselors in leading a group of campers in the Y camp program
Assist in implementing the daily camp program activities
Assist in guiding campers and helping them adjust and grow in relationships with one another
Lead a small group of children in activities that include music, games, art or story telling
Support a safe and healthy environment for all campers
Interact with the campers at all times, participating in activities alongside the campers
Participate in all camp-wide activities and special events
Participate in staff trainings, meetings, and conferences as required