Day Camp Counselor

YMCA

  • Southgate, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!Now Hiring at the Downriver Family YMCAYMCA Employee Benefits
  • FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Family-friendly Work Environment
  • Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
  • Amazing Retention Bonus!
General FunctionThe Day Camp Counselor will be responsible for supervising and engaging kids to ensure their safety and fun while at day camp.Education/Experience/Training/Certifications
  • At minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent is required (18+ years of age)
  • Experience working youth is preferred, not required
  • Documentation of DHS clearance prior to starting work, and CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Safe certifications are required within 60 days
  • Completion of Blood Borne Pathogens, Redwoods, and Concussion trainings as required
  • Must be able to complete successful background screening and drug test
Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Be willing to dress up, save the world, sing a song and lose the game when needed
  • Serves as a role model for all youth participating in the day camp program
  • Plans, assists, and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values for campers
  • Ensures a safe and nurturing environment; attending to the needs of campers at all times
  • Fosters positive relationship opportunities amongst the campers in your group and within the whole camp
  • Assumes equal responsibility of general housekeeping tasks
  • Be available through the final day of camp, September 1
  • Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor
Abilities & SkillsAbility to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activitiesAbility to sit and stand from a seated position on the floor when interacting with
children.Capability to be outside participating for the majority of the day.Ability to Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations and behavior management, child abuse prevention and emergencies.For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page ( ).The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.

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