Summer Camp Day Camp Counselor

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Eastsound, WA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Day Camp Counselor serves as a professional role model for campers by leading by example and guiding them through recreational activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy and safe behaviors, and create a positive camper experience. Activities may include arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, songs, nature hikes, archery, games, and enrichment activities. The role supervises a group of campers and may provide leadership and supervision to developing teen leaders assigned to the group.

The position operates at a seasonal residential camp, both indoors and outdoors. It is a part-time shift position, with shifts varying according to group needs; nights and weekends may be required. The hiring range is $75 per day, increasing to $80 per day for staff returning for a second season, $85 per day for a third season, and $90 per day for four or more seasons.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have 1–2 years of experience with children, such as in camps, childcare, tutoring, nannying, or coaching.
• Have at least 1 year of experience leading others as a supervisor or lead.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Ability to participate in rigorous outdoor physical activities, including hiking, boating, camping, and swimming.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively may be considered.
• Ability to occasionally lift store or janitorial products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous camp experience.
• Current state-approved first aid certification.
• Current state-approved CPR certification.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current Wilderness First Responder certification.
• Documented knowledge of challenge courses and current safety standards and practices.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Experience with anti-racism practices and coalition building.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of campers and ensure all campers are accounted for and safe at all times.
• Facilitate developmentally appropriate program activities that promote camper skills and character development.
• Lead and assist with all-camp special events.
• Provide leadership and supervision to developing teen leaders placed with the group.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards, monitor individual camper health needs or concerns daily, and share cleaning duties with fellow staff.
• Communicate personal or camper needs to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment in sound and safe order.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Paid time off that accrues rapidly and is available immediately upon hire.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs.
• Some benefits are available only to full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed