Job Description

Pay rate: $10.25/hour

FREE YMCA Membership

Locations : New Brighton YMCA

The Summer Camp Counselor is energetic and ready to dive into a summer full of fun, friendship, and exploration with the youngest members of our community. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of activities such as gross motor games and exciting art activities, AND responsible for the safety of the children at all times.

A camp counselor shall have attained one of the following qualification levels:

• A high school diploma OR a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college/university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
• A high school diploma OR a general educational development certificate, including 600 or more hours of secondary training described in (PA Code) 3270.319 (relating to age and training).
• A high school diploma OR a general education development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college/university in early childhood education, development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year experience with children.
• A high school diploma OR a general education development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum described in 3270.31. (PA Code)
• A high school diploma OR a general education development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Uphold the policies and philosophy of the Beaver County YMCA.
• Attend staff orientation, trainings and meetings when scheduled.
• Maintain professional conduct and a neat appearance consistent with the YMCA Dress Policy.
• Provide a safe, positive, nurturing environment for children.
• Interact with the children who attend the program by organizing and participating in planned enrichment activities and/or special events.
• Report all accidents/incidents to the Youth Director and fill out the appropriate forms.
• Report needed repairs of dangerous situations to the Youth Director.
• Understand and implement emergency safety procedures as necessary

OUR CULTURE:

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause through our service and engagement principles.

WE ARE:

• WELCOMING We are open to all. We are a place where you can be, belong and become.
• GENUINE We value who you are and encourage you to be true to yourself and others.
• HOPEFUL We believe in you and your ability to be a catalyst for good in the world.
• NURTURING We're with you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• DETERMINED Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

MISSION - OUR REASON FOR BEING

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

CAUSE - OUR MISSION IN ACTION

Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

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