Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor I

Crossroads YMCA – Chicago Heights, IL – Salary: $15.00–$17.00 per hour – Posted: 2 months ago.

Inspire youth while leading outdoor games, crafts, and team-building activities. Foster creativity and inclusivity in a safe, engaging environment.

Must be 16 years of age or older and have a passion for mentoring and adventure.

This seasonal position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Delivers excellent service to all members, guests, and program participants. Under the direction of the Youth & Family Director, the Counselor is responsible for providing a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining a safe camp experience.

• Supports plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
• Strong desire to care for, work with and motivate children and parents.
• Supervises a group of children in structured and unstructured activities.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
• Ensure all children are signed in/out with time of drop off/pick up, reviewing IDs with pick up list.
• Ensure leave no trace principles are enforced.
• Maintain required program records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation and online trainings required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Minimum age 16 years of age.
• Six months or more of related experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.

• Know and model the Crossroads YMCA staff pledge to ensure participants have a legendary experience.
• Acquaint and recommend members to participate in a variety of YMCA programs.
• Develop professional relationships that promote the building of small communities.
• Support our YMCA annual campaign by inviting members to participate.
• Build an environment in which valuing diversity and inclusion is encouraged.

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Subject to outdoor weather conditions.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.

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Full‑time

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