What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Counselor position at Sonoma County Family YMCA?
Summer Camp Counselor
Pay rate: $17.87-$24/hour (based on experience)
This position is summer seasonal. Expected start date: May, 2025
A Monday-Friday schedule availability required.
Employees of the Sonoma County Family YMCA strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. At the Y, you'll work alongside leaders with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skill sets. You'll discover new ways to forge relationships, find your purpose and fuel your passion every day. We are on a quest to make our community stronger beginning with you!
Our Camp Counselors work as a team to build a positive and supportive environment for elementary school aged children. Camp Counselors ensure social, physical, spiritual and mental development needs are being met through the planning and leading of recreation and enrichment activities in a summer camp setting.
Successful candidates for this position possess the following skills-
- Passion for working with elementary school aged children.
- Supportive of diversity and inclusion in all interactions.
- Strong communication to include active listening skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse team.
Minimum Qualifications-
- Minimum 16 years of age at the time of employment.
- Fingerprint clearance from both Department of Justice (DOJ) & FBI, which includes sex offender screening.
Preferred Qualifications-
- CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to be certified upon hire.
- Language skills in Spanish.
- Experience or a passion to share skills in arts and crafts, sports, games, music, storytelling, environmental education, and large and small group activities.
When you work for the Sonoma County Family YMCA you’ll enjoy the following benefits-
- Flexible schedules
- Competitive pay
- Free YMCA membership
- Free Child Care
- Floating Holidays
- Reduced program fees
- Paid sick time
- Access to dental & vision benefits
- Employee wellness program
- Staff scholarship fund
- Employee assistance program
- Training & career development
- Employer paid trainings (to include CPR/First Aid)
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Sonoma County Family YMCA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $18 - $24
