Camp Counselor 1

YMCA of Greater Long Beach; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Long Beach is seeking a dedicated camp supervisor to ensure a safe, engaging environment for participants in our summer day camp programs. The role emphasizes attentive supervision, hazard awareness, and positive leadership across activities.

You will work closely with branch staff, participate in trainings, and help maintain respectful, inclusive programming for youth and staff. Commitment to YMCA values is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory skills and ability to manage groups
• Ability to communicate clearly with participants, families, and staff
• Commitment to safety and risk management

Responsibilities

• Supervise participants in the summer day camp programs.
• Notify supervisor of incidents and low supplies.
• Assist with cabin activities as assigned.
• Inspect activity areas for hazards and set safe boundaries.
• Ensure respect for backgrounds and needs in program planning and execution.
• Maintain a positive role model and attitude.
• Attend staff meetings and YMCA trainings as required.
• Maintain open communication with Branch Directors and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for delivering excellent and safe service to all camp participants.

Essential Functions:

1. Supervise participants in the summer day camp programs.

2. Notifies immediate supervisor of all incidents and when supplies are low and needed.

3. Assist/ responsible for all cabin activities as assigned.

4. Inspect activity areas, ensure no hazards are present and set boundaries and the safety and wellbeing of the participants.

5. Ensures that respect for the backgrounds, and needs of all participant and staff are integrated into both program planning and implementation.

6. Maintain positive role model and attitude.

7. Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.

8. Maintain open lines of communication with Branch Directors, Lease Group Leaders, participant, staff and supervisor.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.