2025 Summer Camp Counselor, Willis Road Family YMCA (Seasonal)

YMCA Of Greater Spartanburg; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a well-respected organization where you can make a difference in children's lives as a Camp Counselor. In this role, you will provide direction and implement engaging program curricula that align with the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. You'll be actively involved in leading activities, swim lessons, and field trips, all while fostering a safe and enjoyable environment for children. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop authentic relationships with diverse populations and to inspire the next generation in a fun and supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet educational and experience qualifications established by state law.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage with children in assigned age group.
• Ensure cleanliness of program area and assist on field trips.

Skills

Child Development

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Job description

Under the supervision of the Director and Summer Camp Coordinator, a Camp Counselor provides direction for the program and classroom and implements the program curriculum. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, while putting the quality and safety of our program at the utmost importance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operates in ratio of age group assigned and fulfills all the responsibilities of a counselor plus:
2. Leading their age group and actively engaging with all children in the group.
3. Leading swim lessons for non-swimmers during swim times (assistance given when needed based on ratios).
4. Helps lead weekly camp meetings and training.
5. Helps plan components of camp.
6. Is a role model for Y policies and practices.
7. Helps perform specific duties on field trips such as bus head counts, checking the field trip in with the destination, carrying camper medication, and others as needed.
8. Responsible for cleanliness of program area.
9. Other duties as needed and assigned by Camp Coordinators and Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law.
2. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
3. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
5. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
6. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
7. Run, jump, lift, carry, push, as well as any other physical actions that are needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.