Summer Aquatics Day Camp Counselor

About the role

The Summer Aquatics Camp Counselor serves as a professional role model for our campers by leading through example and guiding campers through recreational activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy and safe behaviors and create a positive camper experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote the YMCA, provide excellent customer service and create an outstanding camper experience for children, parents, and families
• Lead recreational activities with campers, including but not limited to aquatics, social recreation, other games and hobbies
• Instruct campers using various teaching methods and modifies activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engaged
• Teach socially acceptable behaviors to campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies
• Communicate consistently with supervisors, team leaders, unit leaders, and other team members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and schedule
• Supports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including any specialty camp activities
• Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of campers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards, and critically evaluating situations for potential risks
• Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety
• Makes sure campers and counselors are supervised and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary
• Set-up facilities and/or equipment for activities and store equipment appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth
• Enjoy being outdoors, are creative, and not afraid to work and play hard
• Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports, or related is a plus but not required
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
• Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
• Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills

Qualifications

• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide high-quality instruction using age-appropriate practices

Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
• Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills

Benefits

• Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership
• Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance
• 403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service
• Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs
• Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events

Pay

Pay starts at $17.90 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday schedule