Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Camp Counselor at the Northeast Cobb YMCA to support camp lead counselors, supervise campers, and deliver engaging activities for youth. This role emphasizes safety, leadership, and making learning enjoyable in outdoor and indoor settings.

You will help implement daily camp tasks, stay current on program practices, and guide children with positive role-model behavior while maintaining certifications and collaborating with YMCA staff and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a structured setting.
• Exemplify YMCA ideals and leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, and manage time effectively.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to obtain First Aid/CPR and other required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, safety, leadership, education, and enjoyment for children served by camp.
• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the role.
• Stay updated on current camp program issues and best practices.
• Promote and ensure camp programs run smoothly with high levels of service.
• Maintain certifications such as CPR and First Aid and assist in YMCA activities.

Skills

Child care

Safety leadership

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Job description

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone – especially children – experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the direction of the Youth Development Director, the Camp Counselor will be primarily responsible for supporting thecamp lead counselor,assistingin execution of program activities and the supervision of campers.This role is crucialfor providingguidance, safety, leadership, education, and enjoyment for children servedatcamp.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Provide guidance, safety, leadership, education, and enjoyment for children served by camp.
• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position’s scope and responsibility.
• Stay updated on current issuesregardingcamp programs.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all camp programs run smoothly witha high levelof service to participants.
• Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Metro_AtlantaYMCANew Staff Orientation and Branch Emergency procedures_and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.
• Assistas needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Responsible formaintainingand reporting incident/accident paperwork.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18years of age
• Experience working with children in a structured setting
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR;and any other certificationsrequiredfor the position.
• Exemplify YMCA ideals, leadership qualities
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve andpossesseffective time management skills
• Strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and BFTS background
• CPR and First Aid within30 daysof employment andmaintainthroughout employment

ERGONOMICS:

Ability to work actively outdoors and/or indoors and/or in pool/water while supervising children. Ability to climb, walk, run, stoop, squat or kneel. Ability to lift and carry equipment toappropriate destinationsor affect the carrying of such equipment. Ability to use senses which enable safe supervision including seeing and/or hearing.It’sfun to work in an organization where peopletruly BELIEVEin what they are doing!

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) and reference check according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Location:

Northeast Cobb YMCA