YMCA Day Camp Counselors
About The Position
CHANGE LIVES. INCLUDING YOURS. The YMCA Day Camp Counselor provides fun and educational care to children entering 1st-7th grade in a summer day camp environment. Victoria Kuglitsch Mathieu, YDC North Teacher said, "The Y has been more than a job for me, it's a second family. I have found that the Y is always there to help anyone in need no matter what the situation is. The best part of my job is that I enjoy being able to come to work everyday and watch how the children grow and develop as they learn through play over a period of time." We offer a fun, rewarding work environment and FREE YMCA Membership for all staff members! As a Day Camp Counselor, you will: Be a role model. Assure that children engage in fun, safe and constructive playtime, field trips and learning activities by implementing themed lesson plans daily. Supervise daily lunch and snack times. Use appropriate disciplinary methods. Maintain a clean, well-organized and safe environment. Assure child safety by understanding and following safety and security procedures. Observe children and communicate appropriately with program supervisors and parents. Attend and be an active participant at staff meetings and training. YMCA Day Camp, or Camp Nakota, offers fun summer activities for youth entering 1st - 7th grade. These week-long programs leave from the YMCA each morning and are based at off-site locations such as local parks and other local or regional venues. The Camp Nakota Program offers participants structured activities at the YMCA after their daily off-site trips until 6:00 pm. We are proud recipients of the Prairie Business Magazine 50 Best Places to Work award from 2018 to 2025, which recognizes ND, SD and MN employers who are nominated by their employees.
Requirements
- We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
- This job is open to candidates ages 16 and older.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in an a childcare or educational setting preferred, but not required.
- CPR & First Aid Certification and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date required and are provided by the YMCA.
Responsibilities
- Be a role model.
- Assure that children engage in fun, safe and constructive playtime, field trips and learning activities by implementing themed lesson plans daily.
- Supervise daily lunch and snack times.
- Use appropriate disciplinary methods.
- Maintain a clean, well-organized and safe environment.
- Assure child safety by understanding and following safety and security procedures.
- Observe children and communicate appropriately with program supervisors and parents.
- Attend and be an active participant at staff meetings and training.
Benefits
- FREE YMCA Membership for all staff members!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
