Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Pay: $13 - $17/Hour

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, full-time or part-time hours available!

Summer Vacation at the Y program hours: 6:30AM - 5:30PM

Work Type: Seasonal (June - August)

Looking for Classroom Leads (full-time) As well as supporting teachers (part-time)

Join our Summer Vacation at the Y team and help create an unforgettable summer experience for youth ages 5-13! We are hiring both Lead Counselors and Counselors to assist with planning, organizing, and supervising daily camp activities.

• Plan and implement creative, engaging, and educational activities including arts & crafts, science projects, team-building exercises, and field trips. (lesson planning)
• Build positive relationships with campers, parents, and fellow staff, promoting a welcoming and supportive camp environment.
• Model and reinforce the YMCA’s core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Encourage campers’ social, emotional, and physical development through positive guidance and interactive play.
• Maintain safety procedures, actively supervise participants, and follow YMCA policies and state regulations.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility, energy, and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Must meet the qualifications for Assistant Teacher under DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience working with school-age children in a camp, child care, or educational setting preferred.
• Background or coursework in education, recreation, or related fields is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check.

Certifications:

CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.

• Must be able to actively participate in physical activities, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and keep up with an energetic group of campers.

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