What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Day Camp Counselor position at YMCA of Central Texas?
The YMCA of Central Texas is searching for passionate, energetic positive role models to join our Summer Camp team as Day Camp Counselors.
Day Camp Counselors are responsible for supervising their camper group, maintaining the safety of the campers, and ensuring the camp’s daily program is run efficiently. Our Day Camps have a variety of shifts available Monday through Friday and can accommodate most summer schedules.
This is a seasonal position that runs from late-May to mid-August with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week.
Essential Functions:
- Ensure the safety of campers at all times through active supervision while meeting the individual needs of each child in their care.
- Guide the camper’s character development and facilitate friendship forging in their “Units”.
- Assist in the facilitation of a wide variety of camp activities, including Zip Line, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Archery, Creative Arts, Sports, Water Park, Gellyball and much more.
- Model the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility at all times.
- Be an appropriate, positive role model for all campers.
Skills/Requirements:
- An enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate children to grow and develop.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Willingness to work as part of a team and to work outdoors.
- Ability to understand the needs of youth campers and to place these needs ahead of his/her own.
- At least 18 years or older with a high school degree or equivalent. There are a limited number of positions available for people under 18 who do not possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a drug test/background check.
Pay Rate: $13.00-$15.50/hour
About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.
Our Commitment: The YMCA of Central Texas is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where all are welcome and have access to Y programs and services. Our mission driven focus includes three areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. In order to maximize the service delivery impact in these areas, the YMCA of Central Texas Volunteer and Staff Leadership recognize and work toward growing diverse representation to appropriately mirror that of the communities we serve. As such, the Branch Boards have the latitude to recruit community leaders that have the Time, Talent, Treasure and Cultural connections necessary to help expand the mission of the YMCA in their respective areas.
In addition, YMCA of Central Texas provides Staff with a Career Development program designed to ensure a fair and equitable approach to advancement where each and every employee has the opportunity to grow and thrive. The Y values a diverse workforce and bases employment decisions on Association need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!
Salary : $13 - $16
