Day Camp Counselor
About The Position
Make a positive impact on a child’s life. Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of children in their assigned group and all children in camp. Weekly responsibilities include designing and implementing a variety of age-appropriate activities for children including group games, arts & crafts, hobbies, gardening, sports, and more. Staff training will help prepare you to be a great camp counselor, to have fun, and to make a difference in a child’s life. POSITION INFORMATION: · Y Camp runs June 1 - Aug 07 , 6:30 am-6:00 pm at the YMCA / YMCA Camp at GW runs June 1 – June 25, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm. · Counselors will work 18-38hrs per week and may vary week to week. · Staff Training in late May (May 26th-29th); participation in training is required. · The Y operates multiple camp sites and each counselor may rotate between sites.
Requirements
- Incumbent must be able to move freely and quickly throughout the camp area
- move easily across a variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces
- participate in typical children's games
- watch and listen to the activities of a group of children
- communicate effectively with people
- bend and lift
- lift up to 25 pounds
Responsibilities
- responsible for the safety and well-being of children
- designing and implementing a variety of age-appropriate activities for children including group games, arts & crafts, hobbies, gardening, sports, and more
Benefits
- YMCA individual membership through calendar year
- Other benefits per personnel policy
- Training in youth development
- Camps are Monday through Friday, so you have your weekends free!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
