Macomb Family Ymca

DAY CAMP YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is seeking positive role models who are caring, outgoing, creative, love to have fun, enjoy being outside, and want to make a positive impact in the lives of youth in our day camp programs. The primary responsibility of a Day Camp Youth Development Counselor is to watch kids to ensure their safety and fun while at day camp.
Responsibilities
Serve as a role model for all youth participating in the day camp program by displaying exemplary behavior at all times.
Plan, assist, and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values for campers.
Be willing to dress up, save the world, sing a song and lose the game when needed.
Ensure a safe and nurturing environment; attending to the needs of campers at all times.
Be welcoming to all campers, parents and other staff.
Consciously create a climate in camp to foster the goals and objectives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.
Supervise a group of 6 12 children.
Foster positive relationship opportunities amongst the campers in your group and within the whole camp.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
Assume equal responsibility of general housekeeping tasks.
Following YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical situations and behavior management, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Must be at least 18 year of age.
Daily camp activities include: creating memories, building friendships, increasing confidence, fostering smiles and developing the leaders of tomorrow through swimming, games, arts & crafts, science, literacy, and much more! If you believe in the YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, and want to make a difference in the life of a child, please apply.
Ideal candidates will be available for training in May through the final day of camp, September 4
If interested please complete the application and contact your local branch for interviewing dates and times.