Job description

YMCA of Indiana County is now hiring for Summer Day Camp Counselor II positions in a licensed camp at the YMCA in Indiana. We have up to 40 hours per week available throughout the summer.

Day Camp Counselor II (Licensed Camp requires minimum of 18 yrs. old)

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Provides a quality experience to children (ages 3-6) and parents focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

• Provides a quality experience for everyone, including but not limited children, parents, YMCA members and staff.
• Treats everyone with courtesy, respect and consideration; displays integrity; listens actively and genuinely; communicates in a clear and pleasant manner; embraces differences among people; demonstrates an active willingness to learn and grow; accepts constructive criticism; works cooperatively as a team member.

KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS - ABILITIES:

• Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting. Enthusiastic, energetic, fun loving and able to work a wide variety of people and ages.
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, crafts, leading physically active games, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc.
• Ability to lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings in a manner which helps children grow their knowledge, skills and capabilities. Strong ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to make independent decisions, and determine the appropriate course of action and able to manage difficult situations with a high level of professionalism.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise a group of children.
• Aid in the planning, coordination and implementation of day camp program schedule and activities.
• Be counted in ratio with a camper group, other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to bend and stoop occasionally
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to lead and demonstrate a variety of youth programs including sports, games, crafts etc.
• Able to work out of doors for entire day if needed.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• A licensed day camp requires workers be at least 18 yrs old. Are you at least 18 yrs old?
• The payrate for the Licensed Camp Counselor is $10.00/hr. Are you still interested?
• If our Licensed Camp Counselor positions are filled, are you interested in the Day Camp Counselor position with a payrate that starts at $8.00/hr.
• Clearances are required to work at the YMCA. Are you willing to obtain a PA Criminal Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance (FBI Clearance cost will be reimbursed upon receipt).

Experience:

• overseeing children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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