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Description
Summer Day Camp Lead Counselor
Pay Rate: $15 per hour
Description:
The Day Camp Lead Counselor provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp and assists the Camp Director in administration. Lead Counselors are cause-driven, dynamic members of the YMCA summer team who plan and execute camp programs and assist in creating a safe, active, and fun environment.
Seasonal: Full Time and Part Time Hours (25-40 hours/week). Training begins the week of May 22. Camp ends no later than August 18. Exact dates vary by location.
Benefits:
- FREE YMCA Membership for you and your household
- No late nights, no weekends
- 40+ hours of paid training (including American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certifications)
- Fun, outdoor-based programming
- Discounted programs
- Fast-paced, supportive work environment
- Rewarding work making a positive impact on young people
- Opportunities for year-round employment
- Flexible Schedule (program hours vary)
Requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old; must be a high school graduate or equivalent; must have one year or more of college coursework.
- Must have 1+ years of experience working with school-age children, preferably in a day camp or childcare setting.
- Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, STEAM activities
- Ability to foster a collaborative team approach to solving challenging situations.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, AED, O2 certifications, and YMCA Child Abuse Prevention training must be completed to start of summer day camp program.
- ODJFS Orientation to Day Camp training and ODJFS Child Abuse Prevention training must be completed within 30 days of hire date.
Summary
Serves as a group leader/point of contact for a day camp location or group. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
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