Youth Programs Counselor - Camp & Family Center

YMCA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of South Florida in Miami seeks a Family Services Counselor to supervise kids in Kids Zone, Club Y, and Summer Camp, planning activities and tracking attendance in line with YMCA policies.

You will communicate with parents, assist with events, and tailor activities to individual needs while upholding safety standards. The role requires energy, teamwork, and a friendly, outdoors/indoors camp setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Bilingual English and Spanish, or English and Creole, a plus.
• Minimum of one year working with children or childcare experience, preferred.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Take and maintain daily attendance records for children.
• Plan activities for and supervise a group of children.
• Communicate with parents/guardians in a courteous and professional manner.
• Assist supervisor with family center events.
• Demonstrate, model and gear program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, disabilities, special talents and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Communicates to parents clearly and in a timely manner any injuries, behavior problems and health concerns.
• Report to supervisor and complete necessary accident/incident forms related to injuries or behavior difficulties and health concerns.
• Ensure all kids zone guidelines are met (Age restrictions and Log in & Log out procedures).
• Participate in aquatic activities with children.
• Attend mandatory YMCA trainings.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish or English/

Good communication skills

Creative program implementation

Children engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

YMCA of South Florida in Miami seeks a Family Services Counselor to supervise kids in Kids Zone, Club Y, and Summer Camp, planning activities and tracking attendance in line with YMCA policies.

You will communicate with parents, assist with events, and tailor activities to individual needs while upholding safety standards. The role requires energy, teamwork, and a friendly, outdoors/indoors camp setting.