Job Description

As the nations leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. As a key member of the Summer Camp staff team, the counselor is responsible for creating a safe, fun and positive atmosphere that promotes member engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Uphold the mission of the YMCA, and demonstrate behaviors that reflect a determined, nurturing, genuine, hopeful, and welcoming nature.
• Stands and greets parents and campers by name.
• Leads group songs, games and crafts, and engages campers in learning activities.
• Implement educational activities to summer camp to help stop summer learning loss and weekly themed activities.
• Maintains positive relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies all safety rules.
• Communicates with parents and caregivers in a professional manner that represents the Y regarding their childs activities/day.
• Possess a willingness to work with youth and have FUN.
• Able to be a role model for campers and teens in our programs.
• A leader that has initiative, enthusiasm, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping
• Tolerate heat and humidity for extended periods of time
• Must be able to be outdoors for major portions of the day

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Noise level- High
• Multi-tasking environment
• Exposure to heat and sun for extended periods
• Standing for extended period

• Minimum age of 18 (preferred)
• Team player with personal commitment to YMCA Mission, Philosophy & Character Development Values.
• People centered, service oriented.
• Ability to lead group activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Previous camp or group work experience preferred.
• Provide excellent group supervision for up to 15 campers.

The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

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