YMCA of Greater Cleveland Recruitment Team·North Royalton, Ohio
Provide direct supervision and a nurturing environment for children in a seasonal day camp. Plan and implement age-appropriate, culturally relevant activities while ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the facility.
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.
Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, 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 camp experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintain safety of children at all time through appropriately supervising program participants at all times while maintaining YMCA and state licensing staff to child ratios, providing aid when needed, and ensuring daily cleaning and maintenance of facility.
Assists in implementing age-appropriate techniques relative to the behavior management of children.
Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
Must attend and manage students during all field trips.
Attends staff meetings and trainings.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children and other staff. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with children. Must be 18+ years old and obtain CPR, First Aid, and ODJFS licensing certifications within 30 days of hire.
Market context
In Ohio, summer camp counselor roles are often competitive because they combine child supervision, activity leadership, and safety responsibilities, especially when CPR, First Aid, and state licensing must be completed soon after hire. For this North Royalton YMCA role, a high school diploma or GED, at least one year working with children, and being 18+ are the core requirements. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster. If you plan to apply, prepare examples of child-focused experience and be ready to complete the required certifications quickly.
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