Day Camp Counselor (2746)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Wilmington
• Family
• YMCA -
• Wilmington,
• CA 90744Position
• Type:
• SeasonalSalary
• Range: $17.87 - $17.87
• HourlyTravel
• Percentage:
• NoneJob
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category: Entry Level☀️Create the BEST SUMMER EVER as a Day Camp Counselor☀️ Earn extra cash while creating unforgettable memories as a YMCA Seasonal Summer Day Camp Counselor. Spend your days leading exciting activities, guiding kids through awesome field trips, helping them stay engaged between school years, and making a splash (literally!) while keeping everyone safe at the pool. Find your local Y and apply to be the best Summer Day Camp Counselor ever. 🏊‍♀️🎨⚽️
• What
• We
• Are
• Looking
• For: Must be 18 years old or older Passion for working with elementary and middle school children in a recreational enrichment setting Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for all Eagerness to contribute to a diverse and inclusive community Ability to attend all pre-camp trainings and development session Current YMCA approved CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire. (We offer paid CPR/First Aid/AED courses all summer!)
• Required
• Trainings: In order to work for the YMCA this summer, all day camp hires are required to attend all assigned summer day camp trainings. At the Y, we believe that training is an essential component of running a safe and engaging youth development program. All required training is paid. Additional training and on-site program prep will also be required. What's in it for you?: Learn about our incredible seasonal benefits! Get ready to be a valued part of our YMCA family!
• Here's a glimpse of the fantastic benefits awaiting you in this role: ⏰📆
• Flexible schedules: Work up to 40 hours per week, based on need. 🏊🏋️‍♀️Free
• Access to
• All 29
• Greater
• LA
• Branches: Dive into fun and fitness anytime, anywhere across our vibrant community of facilities. 👧🧒 Give Your Kids the Best! Enjoy free before and after school childcare at select locations for your little ones, along with complimentary sports and youth classes - it's a win-win for everyone! (some limitations apply) 🌟
• Celebrate
• Your
• Health &
• Well-being: We believe in self-care, so enjoy one paid Wellness day off annually dedicated entirely to your wellness and rejuvenation and we offer paid sick leave. 🤸‍🎨
• Get
• Active &
• Creative with the
• Whole
• Family: Grab a 20% discount on our exciting LA Y programs and treat yourself to a myriad of activities designed to keep you energized and inspired! 🏕️
• Adventure
• Awaits: Enjoy a whopping 25% discount on day camps for your kids, creating memorable experiences for them while you save big. 🌴
• Plan for the
• Future: We'll help you start preparing for tomorrow with a 10% Y Retirement Fund contribution (upon eligibility) and access to the Y Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan (tax-deferred and Roth options), immediately upon hire. 📚🎓
• Lifelong
• Learning: Embrace growth with paid training, leadership development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your professional goals. 💳💵
• Financial
• Wellness
• Matters: Staff are able to enjoy access to Rize Credit Union and can save big on everyday purchases with several discount programs, including access to PerkSpot and monthly discounts on many major cell phone carrier bills! 💎That's
• Not
• All: There is a treasure trove of additional perks waiting for you! Imagine combining your passion for education with these amazing benefits - that's the kind of impact we're talking about! Apply now and become a part of a team where your dedication and passion help shape bright futures! Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Day Camp Counselor, within a license-exempt day camp program, develops positive, nurturing relationships with campers while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall program experience. Provides direction for the campers in the program. Provides a quality experience to campers and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Nurtures campers through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Maintains close visual supervision of a group of assigned campers in a weekly session and in alignment with program ratios set by the YMCA. Ensure no child is left unsupervised or staff alone with a child at any time. Help campers manage behavior using a positive approach, including proactive strategies, redirection and using constructive discipline with natural and logical consequences. Actively supports the YMCA is committed to inclusion and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) where appropriate. Planning, preparation and leading weekly day camp activities with an emphasis of the outdoor environment, developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant, and within the guidelines of the YMCA’s program standards. Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards, maintains site and equipment, and maintains required program records in accordance YMCA expectations. Makes ongoing, observations of each child. Communicates with supervisor regarding child’s development. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. Attends and participates in family events, program activities, staff meetings and trainings. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies. Follows reporting procedures and proactively responds to situations to ensure a safe environment for all involved. Understands and complies with current federal, state, local regulations, American Camping Association (ACA) standards, and YMCA policies and procedures at all times. Maintains positive relationship with parents, other YMCA team members and community partners. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Attend staff meetings and trainings as required. Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management. Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty and Responsibility, in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff. Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth. All other duties as assigned by your supervisor. YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES The Y’s Leadership Competency Model is comprised of multiple leadership competencies (leadership knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for success in the
• Y), organized by the four disciplines of cause driven leadership:
• Advancing
• Our
• Mission &
• Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community.
• Competencies
• Include: Change Leadership,
• Engaging
• Community,
• Philanthropy, &
• Volunteerism
• Building
• Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Ys can co-create solutions to pressing social needs.
• Competencies
• Include:
• Collaboration,
• Communication &
• Influence,
• Inclusion
• Leading
• Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community.
• Competencies
• Include: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise,
• Innovation,
• Program/Project
• Management
• Developing &
• Inspiring
• Others: support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact.
• Competencies
• Include: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity While all competencies are significant the following are critical to success in this position: Engaging Community Inclusion Critical Thinking &
• Decision-Making
• Emotional
• Maturity
• MINIMUM
• Qualifications
• AGE:
• Eighteen years or older
• Education:
• High
• School
• Diploma or equivalent, preferred
• RELATED
• EXPERIENCE: Experience working with school-age campers in a camp setting, preferred
• Specialized
• SKILLS: Strong character values, communication skills, emotional maturity
• QUALIFICATIONS: Current First Aid, Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications from a qualified provider prior to camp start. YMCA will provide these courses during training. American Red Cross Water Safety certification, preferred. YMCA will provide these courses during training. TB Test and health screen may be required based on school requirements. Attend 100% of the mandatory pre-season training. WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities. Job is performed in indoor as well as outdoor environments throughout the year. Job may include water-related activities. Ability to lift 30-35lbs