Summer Camp Counselor - Clinton YMCA

About the position

The Summer Camp Counselor at the Clinton YMCA is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of campers while providing a supportive and engaging environment. This part-time role involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, maintaining positive relationships with diverse individuals, and adhering to YMCA policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Day Camp Director or designee.
• Ensure the individual needs of the children are met within the program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, parents, volunteers, and program site administration.
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children's safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Serve as support staff based on the needs of program participants, ensuring approved levels of support and record keeping.
• Develop, prepare, and implement camp curriculum and special events.
• Actively participate in all trainings, program activities, special events, and swimming.
• Review and understand campers' enrollment information and individual needs.
• Assist with transportation support as needed.
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.
• Demonstrate teamwork through personal interaction among all staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation, and files.
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants, and families.

Requirements

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Experience working with children.
• At least 1 year of attending or working at a Day Camp program preferred.
• Ability to relate to children, parents, branch staff members, and volunteers.
• Become CPR/First Aid Certified within established YMCA timeline and YMCA required training.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in planning and implementing camp activities.
• Strong public relation skills.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Savings with a retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month periods.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University.
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide.
• Discounts on YMCA programs.
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare.