Day Camp Counselor

GATEWAY REGION YMCA CAMP COUNSELOR

Job Title: Camp Counselor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Leadership Level: Leader

Revision Date: 02/5/2024

Primary Function: Camp

Age Requirement: 16+ years of age

Pay Starts at $14/hr M-F No Nights or Weekends

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening

community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the general direction of

the Day Camp Director & Assistant Day Camp Director, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the

overall program, supervision of children and day-to-day operation of the Y Camp program. While also ensuring

developmentally appropriate practices and paying attention to the safety and individual needs of each camper

while modeling, practicing and carrying out YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of

strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all.

We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your

individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are

nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else,

we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Day Camp Director, Assistant

Day Camp Director and/or designee.

2. Ensure the individual needs of the children are met within the program guidelines.

3. Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.

4. Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers and

program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.

5. Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.

6. Maintain an environment that ensures children’s safety and well-being.

7. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.

8. May serve as support staff based on needs of program participants, ensuring approved levels of support,

assistance, and record keeping.

9. All other duties assigned.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC DUTIES (Check all that apply):
Camp Counselor-18+
 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
 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 Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
 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