Summer Specialty Camp Counselor

Position: Summer Specialty Camp Counselor

Branch: Francis Family YMCA

Position Type: Part Time

Pay: $11.00 - $12.50 per hour (Plus free YMCA membership)

Be a difference maker, with the YMCA of Greater Toledo. We are a Cause Driven community of collaborative, bold, fun, dedicated individuals, whose passion is the many people we guide, teach, and protect every day. As leaders in the health and wellness field, we're making a strong, lasting, positive impact on our community. Here, 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 an awesome team and supportive organization. You'll find that everyone in the YMCA of Greater Toledo has the same goal: to prepare people for success and inspire them to be lifelong learners. Flexible, Creative, Fun, nurturing, positive...we're not just saying it. You'll find these things being demonstrated here, every day.

General Function:

To ensure the safety of all participants enrolled in summer specialty camps. Be sure that participants receive quality instruction in a fun and safe environment while working under the supervision of Specialty Camp Lead Counselor or the Programming Director. Camp Counselor is expected to assist with program activities and lessons. Candidates should know how to work with children and their families. They will be expected to be energetic and ready for each day.

Qualifications:

Candidate must have or obtain through the Y, the following certifications: Adult/child/infant CPR, First Aid, O2 and AED

Job Segments:

• Arrive on time for your scheduled shift
• Be flexible
• Attend orientation
• Follow directions given to you by your supervisors
• Maintain a professional image at all times
• Enforce and follow all safety rules
• Communicate openly with families and provide superior member service
• Handle behavior issues appropriately
• Work well with others
• Encourage teamwork as well as individual work
• Set the proper example at all times
• Have fun!
• Take attendance everyday
• Make sure proper paperwork is filled out for behavior/incident reports
• Follow all YMCA/JCC policies, licensing and TQM standards
• Adhere to any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor
• Follow dress code

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 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.
• 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 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.