Summer Camp Counselor
About The Position
As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Summer Camp staff team, the counselor is responsible for creating a safe, fun and positive atmosphere that promotes member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature. Stands and greets parents and campers by name. Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages campers in learning activities. Implement educational activities to summer camp to help stop summer learning loss and weekly themed activities. Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff. Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules. Communicates with parents and caregivers in a professional manner that represents the Y regarding their child’s activities/day. Possess a willingness to work with youth and have FUN. Able to be a role model for campers and teens in our programs. A leader that has initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills. Attends all staff meetings and training as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 (preferred)
- Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
- People centered, service oriented.
- Ability to lead group activities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow and implement all safety procedures and protocols.
Nice To Haves
- Previous camp or group work experience preferred.
- Provide excellent group supervision for up to 15 campers.
Responsibilities
- Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
- Stands and greets parents and campers by name.
- Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages campers in learning activities.
- Implement educational activities to summer camp to help stop summer learning loss and weekly themed activities.
- Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
- Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules.
- Communicates with parents and caregivers in a professional manner that represents the Y regarding their child’s activities/day.
- Possess a willingness to work with youth and have FUN.
- Able to be a role model for campers and teens in our programs.
- A leader that has initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Attends all staff meetings and training as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
