Summer Day Camp Counselor - Inspire Growth & Fun

Ymca Of Muncie; North Webster (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Muncie is seeking a Day Camp Counselor for the North Webster season in Indiana. You will supervise and guide children through developmentally appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative growth in a welcoming, safe camp setting.

You will work under the Program Director, support health and safety policies, maintain a positive atmosphere, and engage families to connect them with the Y's mission of strengthening community through youth

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Adult/child/infant CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications required. Must be kept current.
• New employee orientation, I-LEAD mandatory modules, blood borne pathogens, civil rights and communicable disease trainings. Must be kept current and refreshed annually.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants in the Y, contributing to member retention.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the environment.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers and members and helps members connect with one another and the Y.
• Serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting members, and inviting them to get involved and give back to the community.
• Handles and resolves concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
• Applies all YMCA policies dealing with member services.
• Always maintains supervision by sight and or sound.
• Assists the program director, camp director, and site director in implementing an emergent curriculum and provocations in a day camp setting, focusing on children’s needs and interests.
• Maintains effective and appropriate communication (written, verbal and non-verbal)
• Assists the program director, camp director, and site director in maintaining all required documentation.
• Implements and adheres to health and safety policies/procedures, and all other quality standards set forth by partnering/regulatory agencies.
• Partners with families: through engaging them in the program and connecting families to each other.
• Keep abreast of current knowledge in child development and best practices working with children.
• Keeps all trainings and requirements up to date.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management staff.
• Supports Annual Campaign and other fund raising activities.
• Upholds guidelines as outlines in the Employee Handbook of the Association.
• Attends designated trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Age 18+

Child experience

CPR/AED & First Aid

Reliable transportation

Job description

The YMCA of Muncie is seeking a Day Camp Counselor for the North Webster season in Indiana. You will supervise and guide children through developmentally appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative growth in a welcoming, safe camp setting.

You will work under the Program Director, support health and safety policies, maintain a positive atmosphere, and engage families to connect them with the Y's mission of strengthening community through youth