YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team·Rocky River, Ohio
The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for ensuring a safe, positive, and enriching environment for campers while supporting daily camp operations. This role involves fostering genuine connections with participants and assisting with various camp tasks to maintain a welcoming atmosphere.
At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.
About The YMCA of Greater Cleveland is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
We are actively seeking highly engaged, flexible, and service-oriented individuals for seasonal Summer Camp Counselor positions.
In this position, you will be responsible for providing support in a variety of tasks and programs across camp.
This role is a profound opportunity to directly impact the lives of the communities we serve by fostering genuine connections, practicing exceptional hospitality, and creating a safe, positive, and enriching environment where every interaction is meaningful.
The Summer Camp Counselor role will help to create a smooth, welcoming camp atmosphere by stepping in whenever needed to support daily camp life by ensuring the camp community feels connected and supported.
Minimum Age: 18+ years. Certification & Skills: First Aid and CPR Certification (will be able to obtain during summer camp staff training). Experience working with children preferred. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Benefits & Perks: Invested in You FREE individual YMCA Membership, Classes, and Pool Access. FREE Training & Certifications. Medical/Dental/Vision for Full-Time staff (many of our camp counselors return as Full-Time staff after camp season) Once a conditional offer is made, candidates will be subject to criminal background check, drug screen, and will be asked to provide criminal history. Criminal history will be analyzed on a case by case basis as it related to the position. YMCA of Greater Cleveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess or be willing to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications. Previous experience working with children is preferred, along with strong communication and leadership abilities.
Market context
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