YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Senior Camp Counselor

YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase Senior Camp Counselor 26

9401 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA

Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

• Oversees several groups of campers with assistance from other counselors or junior counselors
• Provides leadership to the heart of the day camp program
• Directs the CIT program

• Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)
• Directly responsible for supervising non‑exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel
• Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees
• Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees

• Job title to which this position reports:
  Camp Director or Assistant Camp Director
• Job titles directly reporting to this position:
  None
• Job titles indirectly reporting to this position:
  None

• Implements and supervises the planned activities of the daily camp program in accordance with the overall camp program and curriculum schedule
• Effectively delivers the daily and weekly program plan ensuring that they fit the campers’ needs and interests
• Guides and works with a group of children to help them adjust to camp life and to each other
• Provides opportunities for interaction among the campers and teaches the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
• Ensures that all supplies and program needs are available at the time necessary for the campers and ensures that the camp site is clean and neat when activities are over
• Attends all staff trainings, staff meetings and participates in family events and activities
• Responsible for the safety of the campers; conducts hourly head counts throughout the day and in accordance with the Day Camp Policy
• Ensures there is a written weekly plan in place that has been pre‑approved by Camp Director
• Interacts with the children at all times, taking part in each activity in which the children are involved
• Encourages respect for personal property, camp equipment and facilities
• Maintains effective communications and interaction with parents
• Other duties as required

• Staff Engagement: I will greet all children with a smile and by name, provide ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development, and be proactive and responsive to parents’ needs when concerns occur with their child
• Facility Excellence: I will provide a safe and clean environment for all kids and be knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings
• Show: I will build lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids

• High school diploma
• Must be 18 years of age
• Some college education
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
• Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
• Must meet the county/state licensing requirements
• May be required to hold valid commercial driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Must have prior supervisory experience in a day camp setting and two seasons’ experience as a counselor
• Must be skilled and/or certified in teaching crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and other related camp activities
• Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents
• Must understand and be committed to working with diverse populations and to YMCA character development

• Facility Orientation
• Child Care Policy/Prevention of child abuse
• Staff/Parent Handbook
• Emergency Procedures
• • The YMCA requires that all camp staff attend a minimum of 21 hours of training prior to the start of summer camp and that it be documented in personnel files.

• Must be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
• Must be able to pick‐up at least 35 pounds
• Must have visual acuity to observe all children