Day Junior Camp Counselor - Parkville

Job Summary

The Y in Central Maryland is a charitable, mission-driven organization dedicated to individual and community well-being. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including flexible schedules, competitive pay, generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, a Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement.

About the Role

As a Junior Camp Counselor at Y camp, you will supervise and ensure the safety of a small group of campers. You will assist with the planning and implementation of activities that meet Y camp curriculum expectations. Your enthusiasm will be leveraged to supervise, participate with, and engage campers to create a high-quality, fun camper experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety of a small group of campers.
• Aid in the planning and implementation of activities that align with Y camp curriculum expectations.
• Create a high-quality, fun camper experience through supervision, participation, and engagement with campers.

Requirements

• An interest in the well-being of camp-age children.
• Enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment, and a good spirit.
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Y Code of Conduct with Youth training.
• Compliance with legal reporting requirements for safeguarding youth.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Competitive pay.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Dependent care FSA.
• A generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Skills

• Enthusiasm for working with children.
• Patience and good humor.
• Effective communication and listening skills.

Benefits

• Safe and respectful environment for young people.
• Training on child abuse prevention.
• Mandatory reporting of suspected mistreatment.

Pay

Competitive pay is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedules are provided to accommodate the needs of both the employee and the organization.