Summer Camp Counselor - Emerson YMCA

Gateway Region YMCA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Summer Camp Counselor, where you will be responsible for ensuring campers' needs are met and implementing engaging activities. This role requires strong public relations skills and the ability to work effectively with children and staff. You will ensure safety and well-being while creating a fun and educational environment for campers.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings

20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University

Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide

Discounts on YMCA programs

Discounts on YMCA Childcare

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• At least 1 year of attending or working at Day Camp program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individual needs of campers are met and supported.
• Develop, prepare and implement camp curriculum and special events.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children's safety and well-being.

Skills

Teamwork

Public Relations

Judgment

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

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• Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned of by the Day Camp Director, Assistant Day Camp Director and/or designee.
• Ensure the individual needs of the children are met within the program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children's safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• May serve as support staff based on needs of program participants, ensuring approved levels of support, assistance, and record keeping.
• All other duties assigned.
  
  

Description

• Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned of by the Day Camp Director, Assistant Day Camp Director and/or designee.
• Ensure the individual needs of the children are met within the program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children's safety and well-being.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• May serve as support staff based on needs of program participants, ensuring approved levels of support, assistance, and record keeping.
• All other duties assigned.
  
  

Camp Counselor - 18 years old +

• Ensure individual needs of campers are met and supported
• Responsible for an assigned group of 12 campers
• Develop, prepare and implement camp curriculum and special events.
• Responsible for ensuring diverse program experiences for campers each day
• Actively participate in all trainings, program activities, special events and swimming
• Review and understand campers enrollment information and individual needs
• Ensure safety is priority in all aspects of the camp program
• Assist with transportation support as needed.
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independence skills
• Assist and substitute as needed in any camp role or camp area with flexibility and positive attitude
• Demonstrate Teamwork through personal interaction amongst all staff
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.
• Keep current on new program activities or special events to assist and enhance programs
  
  

Camp Counselor-16 & 17 years old

• Ensure individual needs of campers are met and supported
• Responsible for an assigned group of 12 campers within view at all times of 18+ Counselor/Director
• Develop, prepare and implement camp curriculum and special events.
• Responsible for ensuring diverse program experiences for campers each day.
• Actively participate in all training, program activities, special events and swimming.
• Will not utilize mechanical tools, equipment or ladders
• Review and understand campers enrollment information and individual needs
• Ensure safety is priority in all aspects of the camp program
  
  

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

Requirements

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Experience working with children.
• At least 1 year of attending or working at Day Camp program- preferred
• Ability to relate to children, parents, branch staff members and volunteers
• Become CPR/First Aid Certified within established YMCA timeline and YMCA required training.
  
  

Full Compensation Package (when Applicable)

• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare
  
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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