YMCA of Greater Louisville
Summer Camp Counselor
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Job Description
- Req#: 76871
- MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD (PREFERRED)
- PASSIONATE ABOUT THE Y’S MISSION AND COMMITTED TO OUR CORE VALUES: CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, AND RESPONSIBILITY
- A TEAM PLAYER WITH A CAN-DO ATTITUDE AND A BIG HEART FOR KIDS
- ENGAGING LEADER WHO CAN LEAD SONGS, GAMES, AND GROUP ACTIVITIES WITH CONFIDENCE
- GREAT COMMUNICATOR (BOTH VERBAL AND WRITTEN) WHO CAN CONNECT WITH CAMPERS, PARENTS, AND STAFF
- PREVIOUS CAMP OR YOUTH EXPERIENCE? AWESOME! BUT IF YOU’VE GOT THE ENTHUSIASM, WE CAN TRAIN THE REST!
- CAPABLE OF SUPERVISING UP TO 15 CAMPERS WHILE MAKING SAFETY AND FUN THE TOP PRIORITIES
- ABLE TO FOLLOW AND ENFORCE ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES LIKE A PRO
- LIFT UP TO 50 LBS (CAMP SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, OR AN ENTHUSIASTIC CAMPER WHO JUST WANTS A PIGGYBACK RIDE!)
- WALK, RUN, JUMP, KNEEL, CLIMB, AND PLAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY
- BE OUTDOORS FOR MOST OF THE DAY (SO GET READY FOR SOME SUNSHINE AND FRESH AIR!)
- TOLERATE HEAT AND HUMIDITY BECAUSE SUMMER CAMP DOESN’T HAPPEN IN AIR CONDITIONING!
- A LIVELY, FUN-FILLED ATMOSPHERE—CAMP IS NEVER QUIET, AND THAT’S HOW WE LIKE IT!
- A MULTI-TASKING ENVIRONMENT—LEADING, SUPERVISING, AND PARTICIPATING ALL AT ONCE!
- LOTS OF TIME IN THE SUN—BECAUSE THE BEST MEMORIES HAPPEN OUTSIDE!
- STANDING, MOVING, AND ENGAGING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS—NO DESK JOBS HERE!
Job Details
Job Location: YMCA Programs-Hardin County - Bluegrass Middle School - Elizabethtown, KYPosition Type: Part TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $14.00 - $14.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Summer and Overnight CampDescription
POSITION SUMMARY:
The YMCA isn’t just a place—it’s a purpose! As the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, we offer more than just a job. We offer you an opportunity to create lifelong memories, inspire the next generation, and be part of something bigger than yourself.As a Summer Camp Counselor, you’ll be a hero in the eyes of campers, leading them in exciting adventures, helping them learn new skills, and making each day an unforgettable experience. If you love working with kids, enjoy the great outdoors, and want a summer filled with fun, growth, and meaningful impact, this is the job for you!
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
WE’RE LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC, FUN-LOVING, AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE READY TO BRING THE MAGIC OF CAMP TO LIFE!PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
YOU’LL BE ACTIVE, ON YOUR FEET, AND MOVING ALL SUMMER LONG! EXPECT TO:WORK ENVIRONMENT:
CAMP IS A PLACE OF HIGH ENERGY, EXCITEMENT, AND ADVENTURE! YOU CAN EXPECT:The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
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