Day Camp Counselor

Duties & Responsibilities

Plan, assist, and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA core values for campers. Be willing to dress up, save the world, sing a song, and lose the game when needed. Ensure a safe and nurturing environment; attend to the needs of campers at all times. Serve as a role model for all youth participating in the day camp program by displaying exemplary behavior at all times and modeling healthy eating and physical activity. Be welcoming to all campers, parents, and other staff. Consciously create a climate in camp to foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit. Supervise a group of 6 – 12 children and foster positive relationship opportunities amongst the campers in your group and within the whole camp. Attend all staff meetings, training, and assume equal responsibility for general housekeeping tasks. Following YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations and behavior management, child abuse prevention, and emergencies. Will be available through the final day of camp, September 1. This job description may not be all-inclusive, and the employee is expected to perform all other duties as assigned by direct management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management. Education/Experience/Training/Certifications Experience working with youth preferred. At least 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent required. Meets the requirements set forth by the state licensing agency. Documentation of DHS clearance prior to starting work, TB skin test within 30 days, and CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications are required within 60 days. Complete Blood Borne Pathogens training, Redwoods, and concussion training as required. Must complete successful background screening and drug test for YMCA and all other off-site screenings for partnering organizations. Abilities & Skills Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time. Ability to lead and participate in all physical activities Ability to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with children. The capability to be outside participating for the majority of the day. For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers). The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law. The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.