Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA of Greensburg•Greensburg, PA

63d•$13 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a team that is making a difference in our local communities! The YMCA of Greensburg is hiring fun, energetic Summer Day Camp Counselors. As a Camp Counselor, you’ll supervise campers, lead games and activities, manage behavior, supervise swim time, and go on exciting off-site field trips—all while ensuring a safe, positive environment. This is a great opportunity to spend your summer making a meaningful impact on your community. If you love staying active and making a difference in kids’ lives, this could be the perfect summer job for you. Experience working directly with children is preferred.

Requirements

Must be at least eighteen years of age.
Must have one of the following: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or the human services field; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education; Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.
Must be able to provide or acquire state criminal (Act 33), child abuse (Act 34), FBI, and sex offender registry clearances.
Must provide physical exam and TB test completed within the last 12 month of hire.
Must provide two letters of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures child safety and health of youth at all times through proper supervision and active participation.
Actively supervises a group while maintaining ratio and utilizing the hands-free ID system.
When applicable, may provide active supervision of a group within water by maintaining ratio, proper distance according to swim level, and utilizing the hands-free ID system.
Implement curriculum and activities within established guidelines that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values.
Maintain program areas and adheres to program standards in regard to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, staff training, program activities, and family events (both on and off site).
Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective verbal and/or written communication with parents, youth, and other staff.
Models' relationship-building in all interactions.
Maintains compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.