Summer Camp Counselor II – Ages 18 and Older

Description

The Capital Area YMCA is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and caring Summer Day Camp Counselor (internally known as Youth Development Leader) to inspire young minds and build memorable experiences at our Summer Day Camp programs. If you have open availability this summer and would like to work between 20-40 hours per week and have weekends off, this is the perfect job for you.

Summer Day Camp Counselors lead various activities that aim to give children a well-rounded experience. Activities include physical play, teamwork, building positive relationships, and much more! You will provide enriching, safe, and memorable experiences to hundreds of campers. You will help campers gain a sense of achievement, build friendships, and find their sense of belonging. You will supervise a group of campers at one of our camps either in Trenton at the Capital Area YMCA or our location at Rider University.

Description

The Lead Counselor serves as a seasonal employee of the Capital Area YMCA summer camp staff team. Camp Counselors play an integral role in the execution of the daily and weekly schedule of activities for children between the ages of 3-15.

Primary Responsibilities:

Our camp programs feature a variety of traditional, sports and teen camps.

· Supervise and engage with groups of children in a fun but professional manner.

· Plan, organize and lead daily camp activities.

· Create a positive experience for all campers.

· Maintain a safe environment.

· Maintain the appropriate staff to camper ratio.

· Safety of all campers at all times.

· Responsible for the maintenance of equipment/supplies, cleanliness of camp site.

· You can work Monday through Friday, shifts between the hours of 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (Shifts vary per location).

· 8 week camp season runs June 23, 2025-August 15, 2025.

· Must be available for a Training on June 14, 2025 from 9am-2pm at 431 Pennington Ave Trenton.

· There will be additional trainings as well.

· Competitive salary based on Education and experience.

Benefits:

· Flexible work schedule

· Work in one or more positions for a few hours a week or full time

· Membership based on employment status

· Competitive salary

· Full or Part Time Discounts on a variety of childcare and camp programs

· Staff development, trainings, and mentorship opportunities

How to Apply:

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through PAYLOCITY.

Background check, CARI and Fingerprinting must be completed within 10 days of offer.

We understand and mutually accept the above position description represents our agreement as to the job to be performed.

Requirements

· Must be able to work the full 8 weeks of camp.

· Must be at least 18 years of age.

· Must be energetic, fun and enjoy working with kids.

· Must work outdoors at times and also on pool days.

· Must represent the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, responsibility and respect.

· Experience working with children is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Regular walking, reaching, bending, lifting, and standing. 

· Must be able to get in the pool.

· Must be able to routinely lift 10 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.