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 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: Camp Counselor Salary: $18.00-$19.00 The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer 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 2024. Some of the exciting things you will do as a Camp Counselor: Create a place for campers to have fun, learn, explore, and make new friendsLead a group of campers in the Y camp programAssist team members with planning eventsPromote good personal relationshipsPlan and lead activities Support a safe and healthy environment for all campersInteract with the campers at all times, participating in activities alongside the campersAssist with and participate in all camp-wide activities and special eventsSupport the program goals of the YParticipate in staff trainings and meetings as requiredWhat you need to be a Camp Counselor:Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the seasonHigh school graduate18 years of ageWilling to participate in training to obtain CPR and First Aid CertificationClear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprintingPrior experience in supervision of children or one season’s experience as a junior counselor or have completed the CIT programSkilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activitiesAble to effectively communicate with children and parentsUnderstand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character developmentPhysical requirements:Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of timeMust be physically active to play games and sports with the childrenMust be able to pick-up at least 35 poundsMust have visual acuity to observe all childrenDocumentation of physical examination and TB skin testWe offer the following benefits: Competitive compensationFree Y membership403(b) savings planExciting and collaborative work environmentAbility 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.