Summer Camp Counselor

Job Title: Summer Day Camp Counselor

Status: Full-Time or Part-Time (seasonal)

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. SDC Counselors create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises assigned group of children.

2. Supports SDC Director/Manager in planning and implementation of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.

3. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness.

4. Actively participates in department and branch staff meetings and trainings.

5. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.

6. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Engaging Community Inclusion

Communication & Influence

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least 18 years of age

2. Previous experience working with children aged 4-12 years, preferably in a day camp setting

3. Ability to supervise and play with children in a pool setting required

4. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games or art

5. Demonstrated leadership, dependability & flexibility in work hours

6. Ability to work independently with attention to detail required

7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Indoor/outdoor environment, intermittent sitting, standing, walking, running and water play required.

· Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.

I ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND:

· Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.

· The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed, that the contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.

· Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.

· Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Blair, NE 68008 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14