YMCA Ayrlawn Camp Counselor

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.  FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y…  BE A CAMP COUNSELOR THIS SUMMER.Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job. Position: Camp Counselor          Salary: $15.50 The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Camp Counselors. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August 2023. Some of the exciting things you will do as a Camp Counselor: Ø  Create a place for campers to have fun, learn, explore, and make new friendsØ  Lead a group of campers in the Y camp programØ  Assist team members with planning eventsØ  Promote good personal relationshipsØ  Plan and lead activities Ø  Support a safe and healthy environment for all campersØ  Interact with the campers at all times, participating in activities alongside the campersØ  Assist with and participate in all camp-wide activities and special eventsØ  Support the program goals of the YØ  Participate in staff trainings and meetings as required What you need to be a Camp Counselor:Ø  Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the seasonØ  High school graduateØ  18 years of ageØ  Willing to participate in training to obtain CPR and First Aid CertificationØ  Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprintingØ  Meet the county/state licensing requirementsØ  Prior experience in supervision of children or one season’s experience as a junior counselor or have completed the CIT programØ  Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activitiesØ  Able to effectively communicate with children and parentsØ  Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character developmentPhysical requirements:Ø  Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of timeØ  Must be physically active to play games and sports with the childrenØ  Must be able to pick-up at least 35 poundsØ  Must have visual acuity to observe all childrenØ  Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test We offer the following benefits: Competitive compensation Free Y membership 403(b) savings planExciting and collaborative work environmentAbility to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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