Support Staff

Lakeland Hills Ymca • Mountain Lakes, NJ

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you energetic, responsible, and passionate about working with kids? Join the team at the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA as a Support Staff (Camp Counselor) and help create an unforgettable summer experience for campers! Under the direction of the Site Director, Camp Counselors play an essential role in delivering a safe, engaging, and mission-driven camp program. You’ll provide direct supervision, lead activities, build positive relationships, and help foster a fun and inclusive environment where children grow in confidence, friendship, and character. If you enjoy staying active, being part of a team, and making a real impact in your community — this is the summer job for you!

Requirements

• Entering first year of college or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience working with children in camp, education, athletics, or youth development settings
• Ability to serve as a positive role model and demonstrate strong character
• Enthusiastic, dependable, and responsible
• Calm and level-headed in active or challenging situations
• Flexible and team-oriented
• Committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all campers
• Able to sustain high energy and active engagement throughout the camp day
• Passionate about helping children grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of an assigned group of campers throughout the camp day
• Assist in leading daily activities including rotations, lunch, swimming supervision, and theme days
• Maintain YMCA program standards for safety, cleanliness, and risk management
• Follow all YMCA policies related to medical situations, behavior management, child abuse prevention, and emergency response
• Build positive, professional relationships with campers, families, and staff
• Help create a structured, inclusive, and fun camp environment
• Greet campers and families warmly at arrival and dismissal
• Collaborate closely with the Site Director and fellow camp staff

Benefits

• Free YMCA Membership for time worked including regulation-sized pool, BRAND NEW, STATE OF THE ART Health & Fitness Center, tons of fitness classes including Pilates, Yoga, cycling and so much more! See full membership information at Membership Benefit's - Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
• Day camp position — no overnight stays or bunk responsibilities.
• Enjoy a consistent 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM schedule and have your afternoons free!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed