Day Camp Counselor

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All employment opportunities with the Monroe County YMCA for either the Southeast or Northwest Y will be posted here. Applications are accepted only for positions posted as open. Applications must be fully and correctly completed to be accepted and screened. All applications are subject to background checks.

FLSA Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Youth and Family Program Coordinator
Hourly Rate: $13.00
Location: Southeast Y or Northwest Y

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Camp Counselor’s main task is to be a role model for campers. As a leader, the counselor is responsible for promoting friendship, fun, and rewarding experiences for campers in a safe, positive environment.

Camp Counselors are needed for multiple age groups.

• Preschool: In addition to counselor skills, we are looking for staff who have experience or an interest in working with children ages 3-5 specifically. Staff hours can range from 4-7 hours per day. Staff are expected to be flexible, as there may be times that they need to move between the different age groups.
• Elementary: This is for working with children ages 6-8. Staff hours can range from 7-8 hours per day, 32-35 hours weekly. Flexibility is a must in camp. Staff will help in different age groups as needed.
• Upper Elementary/Teen: This is for working with children ages 9 and up. Staff hours can range from 7-8 hours per day, 35-40 hours per week.

Camp hours are 8:30 am-3:30 pm. Most staff will be required to work a minimum of one shift of AM or PM Extended Day per week:

• AM Extended Day hours: 7:15-8:45 am
• PM Extended Day hours: 3:15-6:00 pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Able to communicate effectively with campers, parents, and camp staff.
• Personable and positive in your approach to learning and fun.
• Understand character development as chief mission of YMCA and personally exhibits a commitment to this goal in all YMCA operations.
• Cooperate with fellow counselors.
• Able to follow directives of Camp Leadership Team.
• Attend all training sessions prior to camp and all meetings scheduled thereafter.
• Participate in planning and preparation of each week’s activities.
• Prepare for the day’s events ahead of time and have all materials ready prior to 8:45 am.
  • Arrive at check-in no later than 8:45 am. Be available for questions, helping out with reluctant children, or be at your assigned post.
  • Know and follow all YMCA emergency procedures.
  • Know how many campers are present at all times. Count campers at each change of activity: beginning, ending, and once in between.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 16.
• Support YMCA mission and exemplify high personal character development.
• Strong oral and written communication skills including listening first and relationship-building skills.
• Leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• A good understanding of risk management and safety in the workplace.
• Self-motivated and service-minded attitude.
• Staff must be available for the duration of Summer Camp, May 27 through August 1, with a maximum of 5 vacation days allowed.
• Must change into swimming attire and swim with camp group each day.
• Staff must also complete First Aid, CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, and Universal Precautions training before camp begins on May 27. Training programs are provided by the YMCA.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION:

The YMCA of Monroe County, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being. Through group exercise classes, youth programs, swim lessons, adult health programs, and more, we aim to build a healthier Monroe County. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income, or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.