Reserve Ready Program Counselor

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Reserve Ready Program Counselor to join our team.

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Reserve Ready Program Counselor, you will get to know a small group of children and supervise them through a range of fun activities such as swimming, playing games, participating in sports, and learning arts and crafts all while keeping them engaged and safe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and assist group activities, transitions, time fillers, and songs.
• Complete group head counts.
• Provide parent communication through parent communication cards.
• Complete accident and incident reports when necessary.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.

Qualifications:

• Six months or more of related experience (preferred).
• Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in day camp program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age-appropriate techniques.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day, and other online and in-person training as required

Wage: $17.50 to $18.50 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 20 hours per month

Location: Lakewood Family YMCA, Lakewood, WA

Schedule Details: 5:00AM – 6:00PM first weekend of every month

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled