Day Camp Counselor - YMCA Camp Chandler

Ymcamontgomery; Wetumpka (AL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Employer‑Funded Retirement Plan (©

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Troy University Tuition Discount for_S

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA Camp Chandler in Wetumpka, AL is seeking a Day Camp Counselor to supervise and engage campers throughout the camp day. You will work under the Day Camp Director and Camp Director, ensuring every camper feels welcomed, valued, and cared for from arrival to departure.

You will lead activities, address homesickness with compassion, supervise bus duty, and uphold Camp Chandler policies while modeling the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, faith, and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and care for an assigned group of campers throughout the camp day, from arrival to dismissal.
• Build genuine, caring relationships with each camper, taking time to know them and make them feel seen and included.
• Lead campers with kindness, patience, and consistency, modeling the behavior and character Camp Chandler hopes to instill.
• Ride the morning and/or afternoon bus as assigned, supervising campers during transportation to and from camp.
• Lead and participate in daily activities, games, and theme-based programming alongside your camper group.
• Address homesickness, conflict, and emotional needs with compassion and a calm, steady presence.
• Maintain camper safety and accountability at all times, including during transitions, activities, meals, and bus duty.
• Communicate openly and respectfully with fellow counselors, the Day Camp Director, and camp staff to ensure a smooth camper experience.
• Report any camper concerns — physical, emotional, or behavioral — to the Day Camp Director promptly.
• Encourage campers to try new things, step outside their comfort zone, and support one another within the group.
• Help maintain appropriate camper-to-staff ratios and supervision at all times.
• Uphold all YMCA and Camp Chandler policies and procedures related to camper safety, supervision, and staff conduct.
• Serve as a positive role model, reflecting Camp Chandler's values of caring, honesty, respect, faith, and responsibility in words and actions.
• Complete additional camper-care and program responsibilities as assigned by the Day Camp Director or Camp Director.

Job description

A career at the YMCA offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while growing both personally and professionally. Whether you’re passionate about fitness, youth development, or community outreach, the YMCA provides a dynamic environment where you can inspire positive change, build relationships, and help people of all ages reach their full potential. With a wide range of roles across various fields—such as program leadership, wellness coaching, administration, and more—joining the YMCA means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening communities and fostering a healthier, more connected world.

Position:Day Camp Counselor - YMCA Camp Chandler

Location: Wetumpka, AL

Job Id:344

# of Openings:1

Job Description

Day Camp Counselor

The Day Camp Counselor is responsible for the daily care, safety, and engagement of campers throughout each day of Camp Chandler's Day Camp program. Working under the supervision of the Day Camp Director and reporting directly to the Camp Director, the Day Camp Counselor helps ensure that every camper feels welcomed, valued, and cared for from the moment they arrive to the moment they head home. Though campers come and go each day, the impact a counselor has on them doesn't — a Day Camp Counselor's kindness and consistency can be the best part of a camper's whole day.

Primary Responsibilities

Supervise and care for an assigned group of campers throughout the camp day, from arrival to dismissal.

Build genuine, caring relationships with each camper, taking time to know them and make them feel seen and included.

Lead campers with kindness, patience, and consistency, modeling the behavior and character Camp Chandler hopes to instill.

Ride the morning and/or afternoon bus as assigned, supervising campers during transportation to and from camp.

Lead and participate in daily activities, games, and theme-based programming alongside your camper group.

Address homesickness, conflict, and emotional needs with compassion and a calm, steady presence.

Maintain camper safety and accountability at all times, including during transitions, activities, meals, and bus duty.

Communicate openly and respectfully with fellow counselors, the Day Camp Director, and camp staff to ensure a smooth camper experience.

Report any camper concerns — physical, emotional, or behavioral — to the Day Camp Director promptly.

Encourage campers to try new things, step outside their comfort zone, and support one another within the group.

Help maintain appropriate camper-to-staff ratios and supervision at all times.

Uphold all YMCA and Camp Chandler policies and procedures related to camper safety, supervision, and staff conduct.

Serve as a positive role model, reflecting Camp Chandler's values of caring, honesty, respect, faith, and responsibility in words and actions.

Complete additional camper-care and program responsibilities as assigned by the Day Camp Director or Camp Director.

The Day Camp Counselor should be patient, dependable, and genuinely invested in the well-being of every camper in their care. This individual should understand that leading campers well starts with caring for them well — showing up with kindness, humility, and a servant's heart, even on the busiest days.

The Day Camp Counselor is a non-residential summer staff position and does not stay overnight at Camp Chandler. This position requires reliable attendance, including punctuality for morning arrival and/or bus duty as assigned, and the flexibility to adapt to each day's schedule, activities, and camper needs.

Above all, the Day Camp Counselor should recognize that even a single day at camp can be a meaningful, memorable one for a child — and should treat that opportunity with care.

• 12% Employer‑Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Troy University Tuition Discount for Staff and Dependents
• Professional Development Opportunities & trainings