Summer Camp Counselor

YWCA is on a mission.

Founded in 1929, the YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester has been at the forefront of change for our community.

We are dedicated to promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Our work focuses on three signature areas:

Empowerment & Economic Advancement: We work to address the unique needs of those living in poverty and strive for outcomes that increase emotional and economic self-sufficiency. We provide women with economic empowerment programs annually with our GEMS, Women’s Residence, Childcare Programs, and more.

YWCA also has an ongoing commitment – truly, a mandate of our mission – to provide leadership development opportunities to our community.

Health & Wellness: We provide over 7,500 children and families with health and wellness programs annually with our Aquatics Programs, Gymnastics Programs, Courthouse and Supervised Visitation Programs, Services for People with Developmental Disabilities, Health Resources and more.

Justice: YWCA’s approach to justice goes beyond changing hearts and minds. We strive to transform communities, systems, and public policy.

For more than 90 years, our YWCA has been making a difference in the lives of women, children and families in White Plains and Westchester.

Our mission is real, genuine, and authentically pursued by the entire staff. We are positioned for IMPACT!

If this sounds interesting to you…keep reading!

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is looking to hire for seasonal full time Summer Camp Counselors at Camp Funkist in White Plains and Peekskill.

Job Summary

Supervision of campers with attention to all of the following: program, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character and skill development. Counselors will at all times be under the direct supervision and guidance of the Program Director, Assistant Director, or another professional designee.

Key Responsibilities

• Attends all training meetings as assigned
• Arrives on Time
• Observes and learns camp procedures through working with experienced Head and Senior Counselors
• Acts as a positive role model for children
• Appropriately interacts with campers and helps with activities to enhance their camp experience
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment for students, in coordination with the Head and Senior Counselors
• Sets a good example for staff and campers in all areas, including cleanliness, clean-up, rules, and sportsmanship
• Cleans assigned areas
• Participates in all camp-wide special events and ending session special events
• Demonstrates cooperative professional attitudes and flexibility in response to job requirements
• Provides support for the Head Counselor and Senior Counselor whenever necessary or possible
• Be concerned for the social adjustment of EACH camper.
• Promote camper participation in ALL activities.
• Exhibit personal habits, health, dress, speech, and relationships with other staff that serve as a positive model to campers.

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of at least junior year of high school.

Experience:

• Must participate and successfully complete counselor orientation and/or training prior to working with campers. Must exhibit emotional maturity, good moral character, and integrity. Enjoyment of the outdoors.

Licensing and/or Certifications: n/a.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work as a team member with other counselors and adult staff members.
• Experience in working with children in a group setting.
• Responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient and willing to learn.

Compensation: $2,800.00 stipend for 6 weeks

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made per The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Unless reasonable accommodations are made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Environmental Demands:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive:

• Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Function in a workplace that is usually moderately noisy but that can be very noisy at times.

General Acknowledgement:

The employee is expected to adhere to all program policies, is expected to maintain ethical conduct and standards in accordance with the YWCA employee handbook and is to function as a role model in the adherence to the YWCA mission.

The Last Word…

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is a dynamic organization on a mission to promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Each week over 4,000 women, children and their families are served through our childcare, nursery school, after-school, summer camp, athletic and mission-based programs. In addition, the YWCA provides a home for 193 low-income women at our Residence.

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $466.66 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $467 - $2,800