Summer Camp Counselor
Saratoga Regional YMCA
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Location
Saratoga Springs, New York
Salary
$16 - $17 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Day Camp Counselor leads a specific age group of children through a schedule of daily activities, facilitating learning, play, exploration, sports, swimming, and positive relationship development. Counselors are expected to model the Y's core leadership values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and possess a strong passion for working with and nurturing children, along with prior experience interacting with children in settings like youth programs or camps. Candidates must also demonstrate cultural sensitivity, effective communication, knowledge of group process, and commit to the YMCA mission, while potentially needing current First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen certifications or the ability to complete required training upon hire.
Job description
Description Seasonal Opportunity! Pay
- $16.48-$16.97/hour
- Camp
- Hours: 7:00am-6:00pm
Position Summary
The Saratoga Regional YMCA is hiring for Summer Camp Counselors and we are excited to have you join our team! Under the direction of The Camp Director, the Day Camp Counselor leads a specific age group of children through a schedule of daily activities that allows children to learn and play at the same time, explore the community they live in, participate in sports and swimming and develop positive relationships. Day Camp counselors model the Y's leadership core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Job Perks Fun, interactive atmosphere! Competitive pay No Nights or weekends Free YMCA membership
Requirements
Must be at least 16 years of age and have a passion for working with and nurturing children. Experience interacting with children (youth programs, camp settings or related field); Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and utilize effective communication skills. Possesses a knowledge of group process – collaborative style of working within a team. Must be committed to carry out YMCA mission, camp philosophy, and departmental goals. Must possess or be able to retain a current First Aid, Oxygen, and CPR certifications and as required by the specific camp; or successfully complete YMCA provided First Aid, CPR, Child Abuse/Sexual Abuse Prevention Training upon hire.
The SRYMCA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Free Ymca Membership
- No Nights Or Weekends
- Fun, Interactive Atmosphere