Summer Camp Counselor - O'Fallon IL YMCA

Day Camp Counselor Responsibilities

• Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Day Camp Director, Assistant Day Camp Director and/or designee.
• Ensure the individual needs of the children are met within the program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children’s safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• May serve as support staff based on needs of program participants, ensuring approved levels of support, assistance, and record keeping.
• All other duties assigned.

• Ensure individual needs of campers are met and supported
• Responsible for an assigned group of 12 campers
• Develop, prepare and implement camp curriculum and special events.
• Responsible for ensuring diverse program experiences for campers each day
• Actively participate in all trainings, program activities, special events and swimming
• Review and understand campers enrollment information and individual needs
• Ensure safety is priority in all aspects of the camp program
• Assist with transportation support as needed.
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independence skills
• Assist and substitute as needed in any camp role or camp area with flexibility and positive attitude
• Demonstrate Teamwork through personal interaction among all staff
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.
• Keep current on new program activities or special events to assist and enhance programs

• Ensure individual needs of campers are met and supported
• Responsible for an assigned group of 12 campers within view at all times of 18+ Counselor/Director
• Develop, prepare and implement camp curriculum and special events.
• Responsible for ensuring diverse program experiences for campers each day.
• Actively participate in all training, program activities, special events and swimming.
• Will not utilize mechanical tools, equipment or ladders
• Review and understand campers enrollment information and individual needs
• Ensure safety is priority in all aspects of the camp program

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Experience working with children.
• At least 1 year of attending or working at Day Camp program- preferred
• Ability to relate to children, parents, branch staff members and volunteers
• Become CPR/First Aid Certified within established YMCA timeline and YMCA required training.

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare