Spend your days outside playing games, leading activities, and making kids’ summer unforgettable.
At YMCA Summer Camp, no two days are the same. One moment you might be leading a giant game of capture the flag, the next helping campers create a craft masterpiece, explore a nature trail, or cheer them on as they try something new. If you enjoy working with kids, being active, and being part of a fun team, this is the kind of job where the days fly by and the impact lasts long after summer ends.
$16.50 per hour
Free YMCA membership
Paid staff training before camp begins
Spend your summer outdoors
Great experience for future teachers, coaches, or youth professionals
Work with a fun and supportive team
Make a real impact in your community
College students studying education, psychology, recreation, or social work
Future teachers, coaches, or youth mentors
High school graduates looking for a fun summer job
Anyone who enjoys working with kids and being outdoors
No previous camp experience required — we’ll train you. Just bring energy, responsibility, and a positive attitude.
Camp Counselors serve as positive role models for campers by leading recreational activities that build confidence, encourage healthy behaviors, and create a safe and positive camp experience. Activities may include arts and crafts, sports, songs, nature hikes, archery, and other games and enrichment activities.
Essential Functions
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Supervise and be actively engaged with assigned group of campers. Ensure that all campers are always accounted for and safe.
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Lead age-appropriate group activities with campers, including both small and large group activities (i.e., sign-in, out/circle time/community time/enrichment activities/asset development/games & crafts).
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Continually promote the values of inclusion and equity among all participants.
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Arrive prepared for your scheduled shift, with staff shirt, nametag and first aid kit. Be prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of program participants with no distractions.
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Maintain the necessary records involving attendance and sign-in and sign-out sheets. When releasing child(ren), ensure that the proper release procedures are followed, and appropriate identification is shown.
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Ensure and promote the health and safety of all children through proactive measures including role modeling. This may include the use of sunscreen, active hydration, avoidance of environmental hazards.
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Care for and help with maintenance of equipment and camp appearance. Includes daily clean-up of activities and site, as well as scheduled site maintenance.
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Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports. Follow procedure for use of first aid kit.
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Actively participate in pre-camp training.
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Engage in behavior conducive to team building with other staff. Open communication, encouragement, support and tolerance for each other are all essential.
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Act as a professional role model. Maintain good public relations with parents. Understand that you represent the YMCA and maintain a positive disposition, demeanor and attire.
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Other duties as assigned.
YMCA will provide required safety training including Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, and other safety certifications prior to working with children.
