Junior Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; Lawrenceville (GA); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is seeking a Junior Camp Counselor to assist the camp lead and supervise activities for campers in Lawrenceville, GA. This part-time role emphasizes safety, engagement, and developmental support for children aged 6 weeks through Pre-K in a dynamic camp setting.

Ideal candidates are 16+ with experience caring for children, excellent communication, and a readiness to obtain or maintain CPR/First Aid credentials.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Experience working with children in a structured setting.
• CPR and First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong time management and multitasking.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and meet YMCA requirements.

Responsabilités

• 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 issues regarding camp programs.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure camp programs run smoothly with high service levels.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.

Connaissances

Child care experience

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Description du poste

## Junior Camp CounselorApply: Lawrenceville,GA: J.M. Tull Gwinnett Family YMCA: Part time: Posted Today: R0012830As 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 Junior Camp Counselor will be primarily responsible for supporting the camp lead counselor, assisting in execution of program activities and the supervision of campers. This role is crucial for providing guidance, safety, leadership, education, and enjoyment for children served at camp.**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 issues regarding camp programs.* Promote, monitor, evaluate and ensure that all camp programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.* Maintain branch and association certifications in CPR, Metro*Atlanta YMCA New Staff Orientation and Branch Emergency procedures* and any other required certifications and/or training required by the Metro Atlanta YMCA.* Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.* Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.**REQUIREMENTS:*** Must be at least 16 years of age* Experience working with children in a structured setting* Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR; and any other certifications required for the position.* Exemplify YMCA ideals, leadership qualities* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills* Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, problem solve and possess effective 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 within 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment**ERGONOMICS:**Ability to work actively outdoors and/or indoors while supervising children. Ability to climb, walk, run, stoop, squat or kneel. Ability to lift and carry equipment to appropriate destinations or affect the carrying of such equipment. Ability to use senses which enable safe supervision including seeing and/or hearing. It's fun to work in an organization where people truly BELIEVE in 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.