Summer Camp Counselor

Position Summary

The Summer Camp Counselor provides leadership and guidance for a group of campers, ensuring a quality experience that embodies the YMCA values of honesty, respect, and responsibility. This role fosters positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers. Under the direction of the Youth Services Camp Director, the Summer Camp Counselor assists with the implementation of various program activities.

The Summer Camp Counselor provides leadership and guidance for a group of campers, ensuring a quality experience that embodies the YMCA values of honesty, respect, and responsibility. This role fosters positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents and caregivers. Under the direction of the Youth Services Camp Director, the Summer Camp Counselor assists with the implementation of various program activities.

• Supervise and engage children in a variety of activities such as music, games, arts & crafts, swimming, and outdoor activities.
• Ensure an enjoyable and fulfilling experience for every camper.
• Set a positive example in terms of punctuality, manners, language, appearance, etc.
• Model respect for the facilities and teaching campers to do the same.
• Foster a sense of group inclusion to make all campers feel welcome and a part of the community.
• Perform attendance checks each morning, and rechecking every time before or after you switch locations.
• Ensure the safety and well‑being of campers at all times, never leaving them unattended.
• Maintain awareness of the whereabouts of the group during activities, including trips, arrivals, and departures.
• Ensure that all camp equipment is in good condition and properly stored.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in relevant training.
• Report any unusual situations or needs to the Camp Director.
• Provide support to camp directors and assist with various activities as needed.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At the Y, we strive to live our purpose of strengthening communities with intention and purpose every day.
We welcome all: we are open to everyone. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We nurture: we support you on your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

• Complimentary YMCA Membership
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Development
• Retirement Benefits
• Employee Resource Groups

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund‑raising efforts.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform…