Summer Day Camp Counselor; Seasonal

Overview

YOUR IMPACT:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The role provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Camp Counselors create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. This position promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

• Facilitates and provides direct supervision of children in an outdoor, seasonal day camp in all programming including weekly summer camp, family nights, overnights and before/after camp support.
• Attends and actively participates in weekly Thursday overnights providing a safe and quality experience to program participants.
• Provides constant supervision with each activity to ensure the safety of all program participants.
• Mentors apprentice counselors, while leading by example and providing daily leadership opportunities.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. Demonstrates camp stewardship by maintaining cleanliness of buildings and grounds.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings, completing all required online trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures and adheres to American Camp Association standards, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents and guardians, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Ensures a strong focus on character development and diversity, equity and inclusion throughout programming.
• Reports damaged equipment or safety hazards promptly.
• Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Rock River Valley.

• Facilitates and provides direct supervision of children in an outdoor, seasonal day camp in all programming including weekly summer camp, family nights, overnights and before/after camp support.
• Attends and actively participates in weekly Thursday overnights providing a safe and quality experience to program participants.
• Provides constant supervision with each activity to ensure the safety of all program participants.
• Mentors apprentice counselors, while leading by example and providing daily leadership opportunities.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards. Demonstrates camp stewardship by maintaining cleanliness of buildings and grounds.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings, completing all required online trainings.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures and adheres to American Camp Association standards, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents and guardians, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Ensures a strong focus on character development and diversity, equity and inclusion throughout programming.
• Reports damaged equipment or safety hazards promptly.
• Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Rock River Valley.

32 Positions. Full-Time, Seasonal; 40+ hours per week. May 18-27 staff training;
Summer Camp Season Dates:
May 28 – August
7. Monday - Friday with required weekly overnights. $580 Weekly Stipend. Extra weekly stipend based on certifications.

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• High school graduate or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting.
• Current Praesidium Academy trainings…