Youth Programs Summer Camp Counselor

Atlantic Coast Athletic Clubs, LP; August (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team where you can lead and inspire young campers during an exciting summer camp season! This role offers a unique opportunity to mentor elementary to middle school children, ensuring their safety and development through engaging activities. You'll be at the heart of fun and learning, creating lasting memories for the campers while promoting a positive and friendly environment. If you’re passionate about youth programming and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect position for you!

Qualifications

• Must commit to the summer camp season (June - August).
• Prior experience with youth programming is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interact with children to promote educational programs.
• Assist with creating and planning daily activities.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication skills

Teamwork

Activity planning

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education

Job description

Description

Want to love your job, have fun, and enjoy your summer? Join our team!

In school? No problem! Training begins late May-early June!!

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Youth Programs Director

Summary

Lead, mentor, and supervise elementary to middle school campers. Must be able to commit to the summer camp season (June - August).

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Supervise and interact with children to promote educationally and developmentally-stimulating programs and activities
• Direct children during classroom time, outdoor play, and transportation time
• Follow state licensing standards for child care
• Communicate with children using a style that builds relationships and promotes teamwork
• Deliver outstanding service to our members, guests and fellow team members with friendliness and a pleasant demeanor
• Promote the safety and security of all children at all times
• Ensure group rotations happen smoothly and effectively
• Maintain visual presence during work shifts and be responsible for assigned areas
• Communicate program policies and expectations to students and/or parents to ensure a high level of safety and service at all times
• Maintain supervision appropriate to student-to-counselor ratios and always be within sight and sound of campers
• Assist with group/classroom management
• Assist with creating and planning daily activities and actively participate in all planned activities
• Ensure assigned classroom or area is properly cleared and cleaned up at the end of the program per state standards

Requirements

Physical demands

• Must be able to stand, move, walk, and bend for the duration of a shift
• Must be able to physically respond in a quick manner in the event of an emergency
• Must be able to fully participate in all indoor and outdoor activities
• Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and stress
• Must be able to work in warm, humid, rainy or windy outdoor conditions
• Must have ability and willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Required competencies, education, and experience

• High School Diploma recommended, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Classes in Childhood education and development may serve in lieu of Bachelor's degree as long as classes satisfy state licensing standards
• Must be able to commit to work the summer camp season (June - August)
• Prior working experience and knowledge of state licensing standards highly desired
• Prior experience with youth programming and/or summer camp programs highly desired
• Must be at least 18 years old

Company Expectations

• Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
• Park in team member-designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep the club neat and clean
• Assist with Service Days
• Assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department
• Promptly return messages
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver five-star service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor at all times

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.