• Job Description

  Req#: 716317

  Overview

  As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Summer Camp staff team, the counselor is responsible for creating a safe, fun and positive atmosphere that promotes member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

  Job Skills / Requirements

  POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum age of 18 (preferred)
  • Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
  • People centered, service oriented.
  • Ability to lead group activities
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Previous camp or group work experience preferred.
  • Provide excellent group supervision for up to 15 campers.
  • Ability to follow and implement all safety procedures and protocols.
    
    

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
  • Stands and greets parents and campers by name.
  • Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages campers in learning activities.
  • Implement educational activities to summer camp that relate to the weekly themed activities.
  • Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
  • Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules.
  • Communicates with parents and caregivers in a professional manner that represents the Y regarding their child’s activities/day.
  • Possess a willingness to work with youth and have FUN.
  • Able to be a role model for campers and teens in our programs.
  • A leader that has initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Attends all staff meetings and training as assigned.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Lifting up to 50lbs
  • Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
  • Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to be outdoors for major portions of the day.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Noise level- High
  • Multi-tasking environment
  • Exposure to heat and sun for extended periods
  • Standing for extended period

  STATUS: Part-time; Seasonal, up to 40 hours/week

  STARTING SALARY: $14.00 per hour

  Additional Information / Benefits

  As a new YMCA team member you will receive a community wide individual membership upon completion of the New Employee Orientation, program discounts, and participation in the YMCA retirement fund.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  Benefits: Community Wide Individual Membership

  This job reports to the Assistant Program Director

  This is a Part-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, no weekends, 6:30am to 6:15pm availability, must be available to work a flexible Shift..

  Number of Openings for this position: 1

• About the company

  What We Do: The Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth ...

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