Summer Camp Counselor

Position: Summer Camp Counselor

Branch: YMCA Storer Camps

Position Type: Part-time (Summer camp - starting in May, 2024)

Pay: Starting at $500 per week

Be a difference maker, with the YMCA Storer Camps, the overnight camp of the YMCA of Greater Toledo. YMCA Storer Camps is located near Jackson, MI on 1200 acres surrounding Stony Lake.

We are hiring for numerous positions, both direct program staff and leadership staff.

Storer is a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many children, youth and guests that we guide, teach, and provide incredible experiences in an outdoor environment. At camp, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative. Are you ready to be an inspiring, innovative force that prepares people for success? Their future begins now. And so does yours.

Regardless of your role with us, you'll find so many things to love when you become part of our team. There's our fun, challenging work environment. There's the awesome team and supportive organization. You'll find that everyone at YMCA Storer Camps has the same goal: to prepare people for success and inspire them to be lifelong learners. Flexible, Creative, Fun, Nurturing, Positive, Inclusive...we're not just saying it. You'll find these things being demonstrated here, every day.

GENERAL FUNCTION:

To lend support to the entire Summer Camp staff and structure. To provide leadership and guidance to a cabin of children, ensuring the health and well-being of each camper. To participate in the general planning and delivery of the summer camp program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Live with and lead a cabin of campers, help each camper adjust to camp life and build cabin and village unity.
• Lead and/or assist in delivery of all camp activities.
• Guide individual campers in participation of group and camp activities.
• Identify behavior difficulties, document them and correct with assistance of Village Leader and/or Behavior Specialist if needed.
• Follow all camp policies, rules and regulations as prescribed by the Director and Assistant Director.
• Supervise and assist the cabin group in all cleaning activities, including deep cleaning facilities after campers depart.
• Provide support and be a role model to additional cabin members, such as CITs.
• The ability to work in any department assigned when needed such as housekeeping and food service.
• Be trained either as a lifeguard, ropes staff or paddle staff during staff training.
• Evaluate activities and growth of campers at the end of each session through written documentation.
• Any other duties assigned that enhance any/all camp programs and the experiences of all campers and participants at YMCA Storer Camps.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age and graduated from High School. Must have a sincere desire to work with children. Have current certifications in CPR and First Aid. Lifeguard certification encouraged.

EFFECTS ON END RESULT:

The Summer Camp Counselor is part of a staff team that will work together to provide quality camping programs in an environment that fulfills the YMCA's mission and Core Values of Honest, Caring, Responsibility, Respect and Faith.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to plan, lead and participate in program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CAUSE-DRIVEN ORGANIZATION:

There has never been a better time to join the YMCA of Greater Toledo! Our employees enjoy a diverse and inclusive environment and the opportunity to do cause-driven work to impact our communities through: helping kids succeed in school, helping people improve health and well-being, and bringing people together. If you are interested and have the skills and desire to make a difference, please continue by completing the application. Thank you for your interest in our Y!

Why Work At The Y?

1. Future employers respect the Y

When future employers see the Y on your resume, they think of an organization with global ties that has been around for more than 100 years. We have a reputation for hiring good people who do great things.

1. Every day is something new

Whenever you work or wherever you work, every day is a new adventure. One moment you'll be helping kids with homework and the next you'll be leading a big art project or games outside.

1. Free Y membership

When you work for the Y, we offer you all the perks of being a Y member including access to all branches and discounts on classes, child care, and camp.

1. The job is designed with your schedule in mind

Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for anyone!

1. The best coworkers ever

Everyone that works at the Y shares a passion for making their communities a better place, especially for kids. Don't be surprised if you leave your Y with great professional experience and new friends.

Along with competitive pay, the YMCA Storer Camps/YMCA of Greater Toledo offers exceptional benefits which include the following:

• Complimentary YMCA membership for all employees. Full time employees will receive a complimentary YMCA membership for their entire family.
• Housing
• A rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities
• A challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals.
• Full time employees are eligible to receive quality health insurance (medical, dental and vision) with affordable premiums.
• Full time employees also receive (at no cost to them) Long Term Disability and Life Insurance coverage.
• All employees are eligible to participate in the YMCA's excellent retirement fund.

The YMCA Storer Camps/YMCA of Greater Toledo is a drug free workplace and is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.