Job detail
Camp Counselor
YMCA of Central Texas
Location
Burnet, Texas
Salary
$13 - $14 / HOUR
Quick overview
Day Camp Counselors are primarily responsible for supervising their assigned camper group, ensuring the safety of all campers, and efficiently running the camp's daily program activities. Essential functions include actively supervising campers, guiding their character development, and modeling the YMCA core values.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school degree or equivalent, possess an enthusiastic personality, and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. Applicants must also be willing to work outdoors, pass a drug test and background check, and prioritize the needs of youth campers.
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Job description
- The YMCA of Central Texas is searching for passionate, energetic positive role models to join our Camp team as Day Camp Counselors.
- Day Camp Counselors are responsible for supervising their camper group, maintaining the safety of the campers, and ensuring the camp’s daily program is run efficiently.
- Our Day Camps have a variety of shifts available Monday through Friday and can accommodate most summer schedules.
- This is a seasonal position that runs during Spring Break March 16th-March 21st as well as Summer Camp from late-May to mid-August with the opportunity to work up to 40 hours per week.
- Essential Functions: Ensure the safety of campers at all times through active supervision while meeting the individual needs of each child in their care Guide the camper’s character development and facilitate friendship forging in their “Units” Assist in the facilitation of a wide variety of camp activities Model the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility at all times Be an appropriate, positive role model for all campers Skills/Requirements: An enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate children to grow and develop Excellent communication and organization skills Willingness to work as part of a team and to work outdoors Ability to understand the needs of youth campers and to place these needs ahead of his/her own At least 18 years or older with a high school degree or equivalent Ability to pass a drug test/background check Pay Rate: $13.00-$14.00/hour About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties.
- Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.
- The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace.
- Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!
