YMCA Day Camp Counselors

The day camp counselor will implement themed lesson plans daily to ensure children engage in fun, safe, and constructive playtime, field trips, and learning activities while also supervising lunch and snack times. Counselors must maintain a safe environment, use appropriate disciplinary methods, and communicate observations to supervisors and parents.

Candidates must embody the ymca values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and be at least 16 years old. Previous childcare or educational experience is preferred, but cpr, first aid certification, and child abuse prevention training are required within 30 days of hire, with the latter two being provided by the ymca.