Summer Day Camp Counselor
RECEIVE A $500 SIGN-ON BONUS
We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and caring Summer Day Camp Counselor (internally known as Youth Development Leader) to inspire a love of learning in young minds and build memorable experiences at our Summer Day Camp programs. If you have open availability this Summer and would like to work between 20-40 hours per week and have weekends off, this is the perfect job for you.
Summer Day Camp Counselors lead various activities that aim to give children a well-rounded experience. Activities include physical play, teamwork, building positive relationships, and much more! You will provide enriching, safe, and memorable experiences to thousands of campers. You will help campers gain a sense of achievement, build friendships, and find their sense of belonging. You will supervise a group of campers at one of our theme camps in an elementary school in Austin and the surrounding area.
Availability: You can work Monday through Friday, shifts between the hours of 7:00 am – 6:30 pm. You have the ability to start onboarding and training between April-May 2023.
Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour for training and $16 per hour when Summer Camp begins.
Benefits & Perks:
- Free Nationwide Gym Membership for your Household
- Retirement Planning Options
- Learning and development workshops and trainings
- Career advancement opportunities
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Cell Phone Plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users
- Staff Discounts on Programs & Services
- Weekends off and much more!
What You’ll Do:
- At our theme camps you will build a positive relationship with each camper; actively engage with campers at all times to foster the positive development of each child and the group
- You adhere to policies and procedures in a proactive manner, making the safety and care of children your primary focus.
- You supervise campers during designated swim times
- You actively facilitate and supervise campers during any field trips
- You assist in enrollment, recording, and submitting daily attendance records and any other required documents.
- You actively participate in all aspects of staff development, including team meetings, and pre-service training.
- Promote the YMCA's character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
- Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
- Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Regular walking, reaching, bending, lifting, and standing. Must be able to routinely lift 10 lbs., and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
What we’re looking for:
Education and Experience:
- High School graduate or GED equivalent. Minimum age of 18 years.
- Related education and/or experience in childhood development
- Prior experience working with school-aged children preferred
Availability: You can work Monday through Friday, shifts between the hours of 7:00 am – 6:30 pm. You have the ability to start onboarding and training between April-May 2023.
Skills:
- You have a growth mindset - You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in an effort to continuously improve
- You are a team player - You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
- You communicate effectively - You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
- You are customer focused – You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions
- You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging - You leverage people’s differences as strengths.
About Us:
The YMCA of Austin is a dynamic, equitable force in the community that helps people of all backgrounds improve their total wellbeing and quality of life. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y is a $40 million community enterprise that serves nearly 100,000 people annually through eight centers. We also provide afterschool education and care at more than 70 licensed campuses in four school districts. Unlike any other organization in the region, the Austin Y has the unique ability to welcome, educate and elevate all, and is committed to creating innovative programs, places…and people.
Additional Information:
The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
The YMCA of Austin provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. YMCA of Austin complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.