Day Camp Counselor - Henry Y - Spring Break 2025

Are you passionate about creating a fun and enriching environment for children? Do you enjoy cooking, gardening, and nutrition activities? Join our team and make a positive impact!

At YMCA, we believe in providing a quality experience for children and parents, focusing on core values such as honesty, respect, responsibility, caring, and faith. As a Day Camp Counselor for Spring Break 2025 (seasonal), you will have the opportunity to grow and succeed while contributing to the greater good. If you're interested, we can talk about Day Camp for summer 2025 as well.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise a group of children in a day camp setting
• Plan and implement culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate activities
• Focus on cooking, gardening, and nutrition activities
• Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records and positive relations with parents and staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license required
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a camp setting
• Experience with diverse populations preferred

Physical Demands:

• Ability to fulfill the essential functions and responsibilities of the job
• Ability to lead activities in various settings
• Physical tasks such as walking, standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs

Training:

• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, AED, and O2 required
• Y Camp training and safety courses mandatory
• New Employee Orientation within the first week of hire