Camp Counselor
YMCA INDIANA COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
Location
White Township, Pennsylvania
Salary
$9 - $10 / HOUR
Quick overview
Camp counselors provide daily supervision for campers while leading group games, STEM activities, and swimming programs. They are responsible for maintaining safety, modeling positive behavior, and ensuring accurate headcounts throughout the day.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have previous experience working with children and possess or be willing to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications. The role requires an energetic individual capable of leading activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Mack
- Park -
- Indiana,
- PA 15701Position
- Type:
- SeasonalSalary
- Range: $8.75 - $10.00
- HourlyJob
- Shift:
- Day -
- M-Fgeneral
- FUNCTION: Under the Director of Youth, Family, and Educational Programs, Day Camp Director, and Group Supervisor, Camp Counselors provide daily supervision of campers, lead group games, art/STEM activities, physical activity, swimming, and play, participate in weekly field trips, and act as positive youth role models.
- Knowledge,
- SKILLS &
- ABILITIES: Previous experience with children, preferably in day camp. Enthusiastic, energetic, fun-loving, able to work with diverse people and ages. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and Child Abuse Prevention training within 90 days of hire. Ability to relate to diverse populations and lead activities in indoor/outdoor settings. Ability to guide children to develop knowledge, skills, and capabilities. Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. Ability to motivate and inspire, make independent decisions, and manage difficult situations professionally.
Responsibilities
Supervise children and maintain accurate headcounts. Assist children with daily needs, including hygiene, belongings, group expectations, and activities. Maintain positive relations with parents and staff; model relationship-building skills (including Listen First). Follow program standards, safety, and cleanliness requirements. Attend staff meetings and trainings. Follow YMCA policies, including medical, disciplinary, child abuse prevention, and emergencies. Report injuries/incidents to camp leadership. Follow daily curriculum and participate in camp activities, including swimming and wellness programs. Be counted in camper ratios. Perform other related duties as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Stand for long periods, bend/stoop occasionally, lift up to 25 lbs occasionally. Work outdoors all day. Reasonable accommodations provided as required by ADA to perform essential functions. EFFECT ON END RESULT: Mission Advancement: Demonstrates Y values, serves others, supports volunteers, and fund-raising.
Collaboration
- Works well with diverse people, builds rapport, listens, communicates, and supports others’ development.
- Operational
- Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, learns from situations, embraces new ideas, plans and executes tasks, follows budget and policies, and delivers high-value experiences.
- Personal
- Growth: Pursues self-development, adapts to change, assesses strengths and limitations, maintains functional and technical skills, and uses best practices. QualificationsQualifications CPR and First Aid training required; AED and Child Abuse Prevention within 90 days of hire. Experience leading, planning, organizing, and implementing activities in indoor, outdoor, and swimming settings. Ability to improvise during unexpected circumstances. Energetic, positive, and active throughout the program day. Attend mandatory summer camp training. Work the full summer camp season (maximum 5 vacation days allowed).
