Looking for a summer job that’s more than just a paycheck? As a Summer Day Camp Counselor at the Y, you’re providing a safe, welcoming environment for kids in your community to reach their full potential. You’re the perfect fit if you love kids, want to spend your summer having fun, and know the importance of creating a space where children can thrive physically, mentally and socially. Apply today!
Our summer starting rate is $13.00 per hour with the potential to receive a $600 Retention Bonus if you stay at the Y all summer! *Confirm your eligibility requirements for the summer bonus with your hiring manager
Are you an experienced camp counselor ready for that next step in your camping career? Working at camp you will continue to grow in your leadership skills, learn to facilitate teamwork and be support to the camp counselors and campers. No matter what your career goals may be, camp allows you hands on job experience and skills that can benefit you in any direction you career path takes you. Working for YMCA Camp Classen is so much more than a summer job it is working for a cause and giving back in a way that is so needed today.
Our Summer Day Camp Coordinator will help support the work we do at the YMCA, by helping create a positive, nurturing environments for all our day campers and staff. They will also help each camper and staff reach their fullest potential and deepen their connections as part of their overall camp experience. This position will be apart of our summer support specialist staff team and summer room and board can be discussed/provided if needed.
We are looking for young men and women with a desire to be a part of something bigger than themselves and wanting to work in the outdoors and love campers with the unconditional love of Christ. The job of camp counselor is both the hardest, and most rewarding job you will ever have. Camp Classen staff positions live up to this idea, being challenging day to day, but provide tremendous growth opportunities on a personal and spiritual level.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
All Candidates will exhibit the following qualities: Model our core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility. Have an attitude of service and be committed to upholding a high standard of integrity at work daily. The mission of the YMCA Camp Classen is to put Christian principles in to practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Are you the cause-driven leader we have been looking for at YMCA Camp Classen? If so, don't wait take charge of your adventure and APPLY TODAY!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plans, organizes, and supervision of day camp programming in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Camper check-in and check-out
- Assists in supervision of campers and oversees the success the program
- Ensures that campers are taught skills and, when required, teaches activities.
- Encourages growth in spirit, mind, and body and positive character development in all campers and staff
- Responsible for keeping site and program safe.
- Manages and motivates day camp group leader team.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies and transportation.
- Responsible for the supervision of staff and children in the program, may manage program records, plan activities for camp.
- Responsible for accurate counts on all children that attend.
- Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by supervisor.
- Ensure the program has necessary supplies and equipment; report any issues to their direct supervisor.
- Prepare camp activity plans that are age appropriate and consistent with the mission of the YMCA. Assist other staff in completion and creation of plans.
- Present ideas to campers; utilizing variety of methods and techniques that are fun, engaging and appropriate for a camp setting.
- Maintain open lines of communication with participant, parents, staff and supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Have fun!
CAUSE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP® COMPETENCIES:
- Values- Models and teaches the Y’s values.
- Inclusion- Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.
- Relationships- Builds relationships to create small communities.
- Communication- Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience.
- Developing Others- Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.
- Quality Results- Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
- Project Management- Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.