Summer Day Camp Counselor

Your Impact:  

Do you want to make a positive impact on children, spend time outdoors and meet new people?  If so, then you need to join the Camp Speers YMCA team! We are hiring Summer Day Camp Counselors.  If you have a passion to help provide children with a safe and fun summer camp experience, please apply now!  

Y Work for the Y:    

• Discounted YMCA programs after meeting the eligibility requirements.
• Eligible for a 12% company contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after meeting the requirements.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional training and development. 
• Fun, collaborative, and mission driven environment. 
• Access to onsite fitness center.

What Qualifications You’ll Need:  

• At least 18 years old  
• High school graduate or equivalent  
• Or enrolled in a minimum of 2 years of child development coursework approved by state licensing requirements.  
• Experience working with children and at least two seasons working as a Y Camp Counselor or as a counselor in a comparable program.    
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Supervise campers and plan camp activities.  Actively participate in activities to encourage participation. 
• Ensure all campers can participate in all activities, no matter varied abilities whether physical, or intellectual.  
• Ability to identify, address, and redirect/correct inappropriate behavior.   
• Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid the risk of accidents.  
• Assist in maintaining effective communication with parents/guardians regarding camper and camp activities.  
• Always provide exemplary role modeling when participants are at camp, and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership over camp, including cleaning of facilities and care of equipment.
• Embody the GPY commitment to diversity and inclusion, no matter race, color, creed, or gender identification.