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

Day Camp Counselor I

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Provides a quality experience to children (ages 5-12) 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 $8.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• The payrate for the Day Camp Counselor starts at $8.00/hr. (rate dependent on experience). Are you still interested?
• 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