Childcare Camp Counselor at Williams Co. Family YMCA

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job hours: Up to 30 hours/week

Job Pay: $10.70 per hour

Reports to: Youth and Healthy Living Director

Revision Date: 3/3/25

Leadership Level: Assistant to Lead

Primary Function/Department: Child Care

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Floater at the WCYMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming:we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful:we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined:above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Aids in the supervision of children and camp activities.
• Follows all procedures and standards as established by the law or the Y; makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; aid in the creation oflesson plans that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes.
• Works with a team with daily cleaning and transitioning.
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth.
• Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress and connects families to the Y.
• Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Program/Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPR, First Aid, and certifications required within 90 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $11