Summer Day Camp Counselor

Job Title: Camp Counselor

Job Type: Part-Time

Reports to: Camps Director

Pay Range: $14-14.50. Overnights are paid via a stipend

Benefits: Paid time off, YMCA membership, YMCA programs discount including camp and child care, Employee Assistance Program, retirement plans, Child Watch (limited hours), and required certifications.

Summary/Objective
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for campers. Positively interacts with children, parents, and participants, while modeling the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Our Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are determined: we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger.

Qualifications

● Must be able to pass a background check.

● Must be at least 18 years of age.

● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations and to make solid decisions under pressure.

● CPR/First Aid Certification required within 30 days of hire.

● Experience working with children in group settings preferred (e.g., babysitting, tutoring, coaching, mentoring).

● Camp, team building facilitator or ropes course experience preferred.

● Ability to lead activities and programs with enthusiasm and creativity.

● Ability to act as a positive role model, demonstrating maturity, responsibility, and good judgment.

General Essential Functions

• Adhere to job safety practices and risk management protocols per the Employee Handbook and Emergency Response Plan, including child abuse prevention standards and mandated abuse reporting requirements, to create and maintain a safe and secure environment for all.
• Perform excellent service to all members, staff, volunteers, and guests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by your supervisor or the CEO.

Role Specific Functions

• Facilitate camp programming, including icebreakers/energizers, activities, songs, games, and a periodic overnight campout.
• Attend and supervise the overnight campout
• Build effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents. Encourage parent involvement and identify additional potential programs of interest.
• Effectively communicate information related to program details, transportation, special events, etc.
• Understand and consistently apply safety rules, policies, and guidelines for ropes courses and camp area, and provide active supervision to campers at all times.
• Maintain and secure equipment. Perform equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed. Report damaged equipment or facility safety concerns. Update ropes course log after each use.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.

Physical Demands

Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position including: walk, stand, bend, reach, lift, use hands to manipulate objects, talk, hear, and see. Ability to move and set up equipment for activities, and carry supplies on hikes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $14.00 - $14.50 per hour

Work Location: In person