Counselor, Summer Day Camp - LP Job at La Porte County YMCA, La Porte, IN

  • La Porte County YMCA
  • La Porte, IN

Job Description

Join Our Team

Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Team:

  • Complimentary Family YMCA Membership: Enjoy unlimited access to the YMCA's exceptional facilities—fitness centers, classes, pools, and more—at absolutely no cost to you or your family!
  • Exclusive Discounts on Programs: Take advantage of special discounts on exciting programs, classes, and activities, all at a fraction of the cost.
  • Retirement Plans: Build your future with access to a 403(b) Savings Plan and 401(a) Retirement Plan (after meeting service requirements).
  • Flexible Hours: Enjoy the freedom to create a schedule that works best for you and your life.

Join us for more than just a job—this is your opportunity to live well, stay active, and plan for a secure tomorrow! Apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide direct supervision of children attending camp, while ensuring a high-quality experience. Develop and implement new and creative methods to emphasize the importance of the YMCA's four core values – Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility. Maintain a positive working relationship with campers and parents/guardians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Supervise (assume total responsibility) a designated group of children.
  • Ensure that all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately to your supervisor or other person of responsibility if your immediate supervisor is not available.
  • Follow departmental dress code. No alterations to the dress code are allowed.
  • Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
  • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
  • Help with other YMCA functions and duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Be familiar with appropriate emergency and safety procedures and proper exits for everyone in the facility.
  • Consider volunteering at one YMCA event per calendar year.
  • Build relationships with members and building participants.
  • Exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
  • Lead group activities according to curriculum.
  • Support supervisor and director in planning.
  • Ensure that camp area is kept clean and safe of hazards.
  • Promote good personal relationships with campers, staff and parents.
  • Remain constantly alert to the health and safety of campers.
  • Showing up for all scheduled dates on time and in proper attire.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 16 years of age.
  • CPR/First Aid/AED certifications within 30 days of hire.
  • Complete West Bend training prior to hire and as required moving forward.
  • Previous experience working with school age children preferred.
  • Complete annual online and in-person child sexual abuse prevention training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Swimming
  • Running
  • Jumping
  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise campers' daily activities.

Job Tags

Summer work, Immediate start, Flexible hours

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