What are the responsibilities and job description for the Greene County YMCA Half Day Summer Camp (TE) position at Capital District YMCA?
Now Hiring for Summer 2025!
These positions supports the work of the Y, a leading charity committed to strengthening community. Creates 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.
CAMP WORK SCHEDULE:
This is a 5 week half day program that will run Monday through Friday starting July 7th until August 8th from 12:30pm - 5:30pm at Coxsackie Elementary.
CAMP VACANCIES @ COXSACKIE ELEMENTARY
Camp Counselors
CAMP COUNSELOR - $15.50 PER HOUR - SUPPORTS CAMP LEARDERSHIP
REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S): NYS Working Papers (Under 18 yrs old), and Resume (w/ALL childcare experience)
- Must be 16 years of age.
- Previous experience working with children preferably in a day camp setting.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
CAMP COORDINATOR - $21.28 PER HOUR - SERVES AS CAMP LEARDERSHIP FOR THE ENTIRE PROGRAM.
REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S): NYS Working Papers (Under 18 yrs old), and Resume (w/ALL childcare experience)
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Prior supervisory experience preferred.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
- Must have knowledge of crafts, archery, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc.
- Previous experience working with children in camping, recreation, teaching, childcare or physical education is required.
ALL CREDENTIALS MUST BE UPLOADED IN DOCUMENTS SECTION OF YOUR PRESENCE (PROFILE) BEFORE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT CAN BE EXTENDED.
Experience
Required- 1 - 3 years: Previous experience working with children in camping, recreation, teaching, childcare or physical education setting
- 1 year(s): Experience working in a supervisory capacity.
Education
Preferred- High School Diploma/GED or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- First Aid
- AED
- CPR
Skills
Preferred- Music: Instruments
- Music: Singing
- Performing Arts
- Recreational Games
- Artistic
- Archery
- Sports
- Camping
Behaviors
Required- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Required- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Salary : $16 - $21
