FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring at the Carls Family YMCA
YMCA Employee Benefits
• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
General Function
The 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 & Skills
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in all physical activities
• 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 (ymcadetroit.
org/careers).
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