FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE WITH A JOB AT THE Y!Now Hiring at the South Oakland Family YMCAYMCA Employee BenefitsFREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to ProgramsFlexible SchedulingFamily-friendly Work EnvironmentEmployee Assistance Program & Retirement PlanGeneral FunctionThe Day Camp Counselor will be responsible for supervising and engaging kids to ensure their safety and fun while at day camp. Education/Experience/Training/CertificationsAt minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required (18 years of age)Experience working youth is preferred, not requiredDocumentation of DHS clearance prior to starting work, and CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications are required within 60 daysCompletion of Blood Borne Pathogens, Redwoods, and Concussion trainings as requiredMust be able to complete successful background screening and drug testJob Duties & ResponsibilitiesBe willing to dress up, save the world, sing a song and lose the game when needed Serves as a role model for all youth participating in the day camp programPlans, assists, and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values for campersEnsures a safe and nurturing environment; attending to the needs of campers at all timesFosters positive relationship opportunities amongst the campers in your group and within the whole campAssumes equal responsibility of general housekeeping tasksBe available through the final day of camp, September 1Performs other assigned duties as directed by SupervisorAbilities & SkillsAbility to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activitiesAbility to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children.Capability to be outside participating for the majority of the day. Ability to Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations and behavior management, child abuse prevention and emergencies.For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).