Childcare Day Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Day Camp Counselor to create a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children. This role involves leading activities, ensuring camper safety, and fostering creativity among youth. As part of a talented team, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and families in your community. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, this position offers no weekend work and a variety of employee benefits, including a free membership and competitive pay. If you are ready to make a difference, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Free YMCA Membership

20% Discount on Y Programs

Paid CPR Certification

PTO based on Hours Worked

Employee Referral Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

403b Retirement Option

Free YMCA T-Shirts

Seasonal Discounts for Entertainment

Free Access to Mental Health Services

Qualifications

• Must meet state license standards and pass background checks.
• Ability to lead activities and work outdoors for most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and engaging environment for campers.
• Supervise and implement daily activities for children.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Supervision Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Childcare – Day Camp Counselor

Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (preferred: 6–8-hour availability)

FIND YOUR PURPOSE. FIND YOUR Y

Kids are our Cause and serving the families of our communities is the passion of YMCA Childcare. As a member of our team, you will find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed — all the while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities.

WE ARE...

• Mission-Led
• Innovation-Driven
• Locally Inspired
• Safety-Obsessed

A Day Camp Counselor is instrumental in making sure they provide a safe, engaging, bully-free and intentionally fun environment for our campers while implementing activities planned for the day.

Requirements

• Must meet and follow state license standards (Texas Department of Safety and Health Services or Texas Department of Health and Human Services) including pass background checks.
• Minimum age: 18 years of age; Education: High School Degree/ G.E.D. or higher
• Previous childcare experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work outdoors for most of the day and lead activities, including swimming days.
• Standing and walking for extended periods to provide proper auditory and visual supervision while walking around, carry at least 30 pounds when needed, and go from sitting to standing with ease.
• Supervision, safety, and program implementation for campers while ensuring the well-being of all children.
• Keep an accurate daily count of the children in the program each day and follow the field trip procedure set at staff training.
• Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on the child’s interests and talents.
• Portray a positive role model for youth by maintaining an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, and maturity.
• Maintain a strong, positive relationship with the local YMCA personnel to ensure our community connection to that branch. As well as communicating effectively with parents and co-workers.

Employee Benefits

• Being part of a TALENTED team, with an opportunity to make an impact on others.
• Diverse and inclusive culture and opportunity to participate in Employee Resource Groups for inclusion and mental wellness.
• NO WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE (seasonal paid trainings will be announced two months in advance).
• FREE Y Membership with ability to upgrade to a family membership, 20% discount on Y programs for the whole family, including personal training, camp, and more.
• Childcare Summer Day Camp child’s enrollment is 50% off.
• Bi-weekly competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, paid orientations, and training.
• Paid CPR certification and fingerprinting.
• $350 Bonus for new seasonal Childcare PT employees working 28 hours a week for the entire summer (includes training).
• Employee referral bonus of $150.
• Able to open a bank account through Truist Bank.
• 403b Retirement Option.
• Benefits Package including Virtual Doctor visits, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurances (Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness) and eligibility to enroll in a 403(b)-tax deferred account at the beginning of employment.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) based on hours worked and years of service (available after 2 years). PTO eligible employees are also eligible to donate or receive PTO from the Pay it Forward fund (used to provide pay during emergencies).
• Free YMCA t-shirts for Day Camp.
• Seasonal discounts for entertainment and retailers.
• Free access to Right Now Media at work with a large variety of mental health services.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WORK AT THE Y.