Job Description

Summer Camp Counselor Republic Bank Foundation YMCA (Summer Camp)
Louisville, KY, United States of America
$14.00 - $14.00

Overview

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Summer Camp staff team, the counselor is responsible for creating a safe, fun and positive atmosphere that promotes member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. 

Job Skills / Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum age of 18 (preferred).
  • Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
  • People centered, service oriented.
  • Ability to lead group activities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Previous camp or group work experience preferred.
  • Provide excellent group supervision for up to 15 campers.
  • Ability to follow and implement all safety procedures and protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
  • Stands and greets parents and campers by name.
  • Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages campers in learning activities.
  • Implement educational activities to summer camp to help stop summer learning loss and weekly themed activities.
  • Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
  • Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules.
  • Communicates with parents and caregivers in a professional manner that represents the Y regarding their child’s activities/day.
  • Possess a willingness to work with youth and have FUN.
  • Able to be a role model for campers and teens in our programs.
  • A leader that has initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Attends all staff meetings and training as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

  • Lifting up to 50lbs
  • Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
  • Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to be outdoors for major portions of the day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Noise level- High
  • Multi-tasking environment
  • Exposure to heat and sun for extended periods
  • Standing for extended period
STATUS: Part-time; Seasonal, up to 40 hours/week
STARTING SALARY:  $14.00 per hour 

 

Additional Information / Benefits

As a new YMCA team member, you will receive a community wide individual membership upon completion of the New Employee Orientation, program discounts, and participation in the YMCA retirement fund.

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

Benefits: Community Wide Individual Membership

This job reports to the Youth and Community Engagement Director

This is a Part-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Monday-Friday, no weekends, 7:00am to 6:00pm availability, must be available to work a flexible Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 1