Meeting Waters YMCA Y-Day Camp Counselor

Job Overview Join Meeting Waters YMCA, Y-Day Camp summer team as a Day Camp Counselor, where your energy and enthusiasm will inspire children to explore, learn, and grow through engaging activities and meaningful interactions. In this dynamic role, you will create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for children of diverse backgrounds, fostering their development while ensuring their well-being. Your leadership will help shape memorable summer experiences that promote teamwork, creativity, and personal growth. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while developing your skills in childcare, education, and youth engagement. Responsibilities Supervise and engage children during camp activities, ensuring they are safe, happy, and actively participating. Implement age-appropriate programs that include sports, arts and crafts, theater, outdoor games, and educational lessons aligned with camp goals. Manage group dynamics with effective classroom management techniques to promote respectful behavior and cooperation among children. Provide first aid when necessary and respond promptly to any health or safety concerns following established protocols. Support children with special needs or learning differences by adapting activities and collaborating with specialists as needed. Foster a positive environment by encouraging teamwork, inclusivity, and good sportsmanship among campers. Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding camper progress or concerns while maintaining confidentiality. Experience Prior experience working with children in settings such as daycare, babysitting, tutoring, or camp programs is highly desirable. Knowledge of childhood development principles Skills in classroom management and behavior management strategies to maintain a structured yet fun atmosphere. Certification in first aid and CPR is preferred to ensure safety during camp activities. Experience in sports coaching, theater arts, or other areas that can enhance the camper experience. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children of diverse backgrounds and abilities is essential. Join us as a Day Camp Counselor to ignite children's passions, nurture their growth, and create unforgettable summer memories!

Current Positions:

Group Leader ; Group leaders travel with their group from activity to activity to help support campers throughout their camp experience. This position runs from June 29th

• August 21st, with a mandatory week of staff training June 22nd-June 26th. Hours are 8:45am-4:15pm Monday
• Friday.

Part time or partial summer positions will be considered.

Pay:

$545.00

• $650.

00 per week

Work Location:

In person Meeting Waters YMCA Y-Day Camp Counselor Springfield, VT 05156 $545

• $650 a week
• Temporary, Full-time $545
• $650 a week
• Temporary, Full-time Job Overview Join Meeting Waters YMCA, Y-Day Camp summer team as a Day Camp Counselor, where your energy and enthusiasm will inspire children to explore, learn, and grow through engaging activities and meaningful interactions.

In this dynamic role, you will create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for children of diverse backgrounds, fostering their development while ensuring their well-being. Your leadership will help shape memorable summer experiences that promote teamwork, creativity, and personal growth. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while developing your skills in childcare, education, and youth engagement. Responsibilities Supervise and engage children during camp activities, ensuring they are safe, happy, and actively participating. Implement age-appropriate programs that include sports, arts and crafts, theater, outdoor games, and educational lessons aligned with camp goals. Manage group dynamics with effective classroom management techniques to promote respectful behavior and cooperation among children. Provide first aid when necessary and respond promptly to any health or safety concerns following established protocols. Support children with special needs or learning differences by adapting activities and collaborating with specialists as needed. Foster a positive environment by encouraging teamwork, inclusivity, and good sportsmanship among campers. Communicate regularly with parents or guardians regarding camper progress or concerns while maintaining confidentiality. Experience Prior experience working with children in settings such as daycare, babysitting, tutoring, or camp programs is highly desirable. Knowledge of childhood development principles Skills in classroom management and behavior management strategies to maintain a structured yet fun atmosphere. Certification in first aid and CPR is preferred to ensure safety during camp activities. Experience in sports coaching, theater arts, or other areas that can enhance the camper experience. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children of diverse backgrounds and abilities is essential. Join us as a Day Camp Counselor to ignite children's passions, nurture their growth, and create unforgettable summer memories!

Current Positions:

Group Leader ; Group leaders travel with their group from activity to activity to help support campers throughout their camp experience. This position runs from June 29th

• August 21st, with a mandatory week of staff training June 22nd-June 26th. Hours are 8:45am-4:15pm Monday
• Friday.

Part time or partial summer positions will be considered.

Pay:

$545.00

• $650.

00 per week

Work Location:

In person