Specialty Summer Day Camp Counselor

Are you looking for a FUN Summer Job? Or an opportunity where you can make a difference? The YMCA is hiring Specialty Summer Day Camp Counselors for 2024 for Cooking Camp, Superhero Camp and Creativity, Curiosity Camp! Join us for the experience of a lifetime!

The Specialty Summer Day Camp Counselor provides leadership and planning of specialty programs for different youth between the ages of 6-13 with hands-on active learning to promote critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and communication.

Salary range starts at $17.40 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule

Reasons to work at the Y:

• Make a difference. Contribute to building a better, stronger community for all
• Complimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
• Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!
• The job was designed with your schedule in mind. Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for students and non-students alike!

Minimum and Required Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency
• Must have prior experience working with youth; previous experience in a camp setting strongly preferred
• Able to carry 50+ lbs
• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required