Summer Day Camp Counselor, Chickasha YMCA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Assist with supervising a safe and well-organized childcare program by planning and participating in-group activities with children at a designated day camp site. This is a very high energy program requiring positive interaction with the children continually throughout the day.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all Scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
• Establish a positive relationship with each child.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and staff.
• Develop weekly activities for a group of 12 children.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children. This includes ensuring children apply sunscreen and stay hydrated.
• Know where all group members are at all times.
• Lead games and activities.
• Maintain appearance of camp through cleanliness and set-up.
• Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible party each day.
• Actively engage children and participants in activities.
• Prepare and distribute USDA and HEPA approved snacks and/or meals to participants.
• Perform daily count of meals and snacks served.
• Report all injuries and incidences to the Director or Coordinator.
• Display YMCA character values (Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibilities at all times.)
• Required to Swim at least two times per week.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have an interest in and like children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy.
• Must exemplify and support and support the philosophy of the YMCA.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have current CPR certification, First Aid, AED, and CO2. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must complete Red Woods Online Training within 30 days of hire date.

PAY

Starting rate is $12.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based-on responsibilities.