YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Senior Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington • Arlington, VA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area, serving as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Y invites individuals to join for an amazing summer as a Senior Camp Counselor, creating exciting and impactful experiences for children, building connections with peers and Y professionals, expanding leadership skills, and having fun. This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August.

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 and obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
• Meet the county/state licensing requirements
• Prior supervisory experience in a day camp setting and two season’s experience as a counselor
• 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

Responsibilities

• Create a place for campers to have fun, learn, explore, and make new friends
• Provide leadership, enthusiasm, and heart to the camp program
• Oversee several groups of campers with assistance from counselors and junior counselors
• Oversee the Counselor in Training Program
• Implement the daily camp program in accordance with the overall camp program and curriculum schedule
• Deliver the daily and weekly program plan ensuring that they fit the campers needs and interests
• Mentor campers to help them adjust to camp life and to each other
• Responsible for the safety of the campers
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Free Y membership
• 403(b) savings plan
• Exciting and collaborative work environment
• Ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees