Summer Camp Counselor - Camp Fun City 2025

Essential Functions: 

This person will play an important part in the work that we do each day. In addition to all other duties as assigned, this role will: 

• Uphold and follow all values, practices, and policies of the YMCA of Greater Springfield.
• Adhere to, and act in accordance, with all camp policies particularly as they relate to safety.
• Adhere to, and act in accordance with, the requirements of the local Department of Health and all other Massachusetts laws governing our summer camp programs.
• Work closely with Camp Directors and Head Counselors to ensure a safe, clean, and enjoyable camp environment.
• Complete assigned landscaping, grounds-keeping, and cleaning as assigned by Facilities or Camp leadership.
• Must represent the YMCA in a professional manner and promote a positive and cheerful environment during each work shift.
• Occasional weekend and late-night shifts may be required. 
• This list of responsibilities is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the operational needs. 

Qualifications: 

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of hire if power-tools are used or 17 years old at time of hire if power-tools are not used.
• Must have a high school diploma, its equivalent, or be enrolled in a GED program.

Additional years of professional experience or a Rank of E-5 or better may be used in lieu of education requirements where permitted. 

• Must have, or be willing to earn, and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow sound judgment calls in a fast-paced, participant-focused environment.
• Must be able to role-model positive behaviors.
• Must be able to work in a high-value, and potentially high-stress, environment.
• An ability to work with a diverse population.
• Exhibit core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Excellent relationship building skills.

Leadership Competencies: 

While each of our leadership competencies plays a role in the success of our staff members, for this role we will be paying special attention to the areas of: 

Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. 

• Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Decision Making - Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Emotional Intelligence - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, as well as how they impact relationships.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We are proud to be a champion of diversity and an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, or reach for extended periods of time
• Move around the work environment independently;
• Communicate via computer, multi-line phone, and smart-phone.
• Push, pull, or lift to 25 pounds for short periods of time.

• The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate but may vary based on a number of external factors.

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background check, reference check, and new hire packet. In roles where driving is required as an essential function, a driver history check must also be successfully completed.