Day Camp - Junior Camp Counselor

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y… BE A JUNIOR CAMP COUNSELOR THIS SUMMER.

Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job.

Position: Junior Camp Counselor Salary: $15.00

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Junior Camp Counselors. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August 2023.

Some of the exciting things you will do as a Junior Camp Counselor:

• Help campers have fun, learn, explore, and make new friends
• Assist Counselors in leading a group of campers in the Y camp program
• Assist in implementing the daily camp program activities
• Assist in guiding campers and helping them adjust and grow in relationships with one another
• Lead a small group of children in activities that include music, games, art or story telling
• Support a safe and healthy environment for all campers

Interact with the campers at all times, participating in activities alongside the campers

• Participate in all camp-wide activities and special events
• Participate in staff trainings, meetings, and conferences as required

What you need to be a Junior Camp Counselor:

Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season 16 years of age Willing to participate in and obtain CPR and First Aid Certification Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting Meet the county/state licensing requirements

Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities Able to effectively communicate with children and parents Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development

Physical requirements:

Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds Must have visual acuity to observe all children

• Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test

We offer the following benefits:

Competitive compensation Free Y membership 403(b) savings plan Exciting and collaborative work environment Ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Day Camp - Junior Camp Counselor

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

• Assists Camp Counselor in providing leadership to a group of children in the camp program

Supervisory Responsibility:

X No Supervisory responsibility ¨ Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision) ¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel ¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees ¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees

Organizational Structure:

Job title to which this position reports: Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director Job titles directly reporting to this position: None Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in implementing the daily camp program activities
• Participates in staff trainings, meetings, and conferences as required
• Assists in guiding campers and helps them adjust and grow in relationships with one another

May lead a small group of children in activities that include music, games, art or story telling

• Responsible for the safety of the children at all times

Interacts with the children at all times, taking part in each activity in which the children are involved

• Assists and participates in all camp-wide activities and special events

Encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities

• Maintains good public relations with parents
• Supports the program goals of the YMCA as a whole and the branch in particular

Other duties as required

Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:

Must be 16 years of age Current CPR and First Aid Certification

• Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test

Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting Must meet the county/state licensing requirements Ability to work well with others; take guidance and direction; be enthusiastic, patient, and flexible Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities

Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development

Complete Training for:

Blood Borne Pathogens Facility Orientation Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse Day Camp Policies Staff/Parent Handbook Camp Curriculum Emergency Procedures

• The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 21 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files.

Customer Service Standards:

Staff Engagement:

I will greet all children with a smile and by name I will provide ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child.

Facility Excellence:

I will provide a safe and clean environment for all kids I will be knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings.

Show:

I will be proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child I will build lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids

YMCA Leadership Certification:

N/A

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds Must have visual acuity to observe all children