Summer Sports Day Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago•Chicago, IL

3d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Sports Camp Counselor serves as a professional role model for our campers by leading through example and guiding campers through recreational activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy and safe behaviors and create a positive camper experience. The Summer Sports Camp Counselor ensures that each youth has adequate supervision including ensuring that no youth is unsupervised at any time.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth
Enjoy being outdoors, are creative, and not afraid to work and play hard
Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide high-quality instruction using age-appropriate practices
Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in the job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities

Nice To Haves

Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports, or related is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Promote the YMCA, provide excellent customer service and create an outstanding camper experience for children, parents, and families
Lead recreational activities with campers, including but not limited to sports, social recreation, other games and hobbies
Instruct campers using various teaching methods and modifies activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engaged
Teach socially acceptable behaviors to campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies
Communicate consistently with supervisors, team leaders, unit leaders, and other team members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and schedule
Supports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including any specialty camp activities
Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of campers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards, and critically evaluating situations for potential risks
Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety
Monitors campers and counselors and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary
Set-up facilities and/or equipment for activities and store equipment appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times
Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by: Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor, Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children, Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor, Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Benefits

Comprehensive training
Monday thru Friday work schedule
Field trips to cool places
Chance to meet and work with amazing co-workers
Free Y membership
Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
Wellness programs
Mental health resources
Family gym membership
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Flexible work hours for work-life balance
403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service
Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs
Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Discounts on programs
Employee assistance programs
Company-sponsored events