Summer Day Camp Counselor - Sumner

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Sumner, WA

5h • $17 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Summer Day Camp Counselor to
join our 2026 Summer team!

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and
well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable
organization committed to strengthening community through youth development,
healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Summer Day Camp Counselor, you will get to know a small group of campers
and supervise them through a range of fun activities such as swimming, playing
games, participating in sports, and learning arts and crafts all while keeping
them engaged and safe.

The Day Camp Counselor will directly supervise campers and assist with planning
and implementing daily camp activities for a group of 7-10 campers, including
small and large group activities designed to engage campers and create a fun and
memorable experience. Provide a quality experience to children and parents that
focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

• Six months or more of related experience (preferred).
• Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in day camp program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age-appropriate techniques.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day, and other online and in-person training as required
• Complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online training as required
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and seldom lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and assist group activities, transitions, time fillers, and songs.
• Complete group head counts.
• Provide parent communication through parent communication cards.
• Complete accident and incident reports when necessary.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.
• Assist Unit Leader and Activity Leaders in specialty camps.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 40 hours/week with Saturdays and Sundays off
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

What This Job Offers

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