Summer Camp Counselor
About The Position
The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated candidates for our Summer Camp programs! You will supervise groups of children and implement YMCA activities under the direction of the Youth Development Director. You will work collaboratively with peers to lead activities like group games, painting, reading, and motor skills activities. Join us and have an exciting and challenging summer job, and make this a fantastic experience for the kids, families and communities we serve! This is a seasonal in person position with mandatory training dates of May 16th- May 23rd. Summer camp starts May 26th running Monday-Friday throughout the summer, ending on August 7th. We are hiring for all four YMCA locations (Bill and Lillie Heinrich, Durango Hills, Centennial Hills, Skyview YMCAs) Y Camp keeps kids physically active through games, sports, and pool time. Creativity is sparked and learning is promoted through crafts, skits, camp songs, literacy activities, and STEAM projects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics). Character is developed through our Y Ties Initiative, conflict resolution skill building, and by instilling the Y’s Core Values (Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, and Caring) throughout the day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training.
- Summer Camp Training - Mandatory training May 16th - 23rd
- Working with Children training within 30 days of hire
- Within 30 days of hire, current American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer (includes AED) and First Aid Certifications
- 16 years or older required.
Nice To Haves
- 18 years or older preferred.
Responsibilities
- Leads and participates in group activities and performs related skills (e.g., crafts, STEAM, sports, reading, and games).
- Follows specific YMCA Camp Standard Operating Procedures (e.g., check-in/out of participants, parent greeting, cleaning and straightening of supplies in the area).
- Implements program activities and special events.
- Promotes and embraces Character Development in curriculum.
- Serves as a positive role model for program participants.
- Builds and maintains a high-standard of member service for all program participants.
- Promotes safety as an overriding objective in all programming efforts.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Adheres to policies related to boundaries with children.
- Attends required abuse risk management training.
- Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 10% Retirement Contribution and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
- Free YMCA Membership and discounts on all programs
- Rain - Instant Pay Benefit
- Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
- Make a meaningful impact in your community
- Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
