Summer Learning Acadamy-Day Camp Counselor

Job description

Summer Learning Acadamy-Day Camp Counselor Department: Child Development: Day Camp: Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time Location: Mendell Summer Learning: Reporting To: Sharnice Morning: Compensation: $16.50 - $20.00 / hour Description: Under the direction of the Site Director, the Summer Learning Academy Day Camp Counselor leads a specific age group of children through a schedule of daily activities that allows children to learn and play at the same time, explore the community they live in, participate in sports and swimming and develop positive relationships. Day Camp counselors model the Y’s leadership core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Key Responsibilities: Key Functions/Responsibilities: Leadership - Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with campers, parents and other camp personnel at all times. Camper safety is a top priority. - Interprets the quality of YMCA values to campers, CIT's, parents and staff. Must be a positive role model. Develops appropriate relationships with all campers in their care. Understands, establishes, and abides by appropriate boundaries. - Plans and implements recreational and educational programs that emphas...