Job detail
Senior Camp Counselor
GREATER SOMERSET COUNTY YMCA
TEMPORARY
Posted 3/11/2026
Location
Bernards Township, New Jersey
Core responsibilities
The senior camp counselor provides direct supervision for a group of children in a seasonal day camp, creating positive relationships with campers and building cooperative relationships with parents/Caregivers. Responsibilities include keeping campers engaged, assisting specialists during activities, encouraging youth development progress, and ensuring group safety and cleanliness.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a high school student or equivalent, at least 18 years of age, with previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting or as a cit. Required certifications include cpr, first aid, aed, and child abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire.
high schoolSafety Standards AdherenceReliabilityPunctualityRisk ManagementPositive Relationship BuildingYouth DevelopmentProfessional DemeanorParent CommunicationDirect SupervisionActivity FacilitationGroup ControlPositive ReinforcementStaff CooperationDisaster Policy KnowledgeAquatics Policy AdherenceTeaching Core Values
Benefits
- Mentoring
- Growth
- Opportunities For Professional Development
- Free Individual Membership Access To Any Ymca In The Nation
- 10% Discount On Most Programming At Greater Somerset County Ymca
- Access To One Of The Leading Retirement Programs "Y Retirement Fund" From The First Day Of Employment
- Promotion Throughout The Ymca Movement