School Age Camp Counselor

Job Title: School Age Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

Compensation: $15.00/hr

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift between the hours of 7:00AM-5:30PM, with an on-site lunch break of 30 mins to one hour

Seasonal: June 12th – August 11th (with training scheduled from May 30th to June 9th)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time, 40 hours/week

Supervisor: Teacher Mentor & Camp Manager

Location: Pottstown, PA

WHO WE ARE:

YWCA Tri-County Area is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA Tri-County Area serves more than 1,500 women, children, and families. We are an educational organization that is empowering and inclusive, providing programs which encourage individuals to learn, grow, become, and take a stand.

Direct service programming includes early childhood education, before- and after-school enrichment, youth empowerment, adult education, and workforce development. Mission-based advocacy efforts raise awareness, offer issue education, and build social capital around women's empowerment, racial and social justice, and safe and healthy communities.

YWCA Tri-County Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive salaries and benefit packages.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

YW Camp Adventures offers children in the Pottstown area - many of whom never have walked in the woods, explored a pond, or learned to swim - the opportunity to stimulate their senses, gain social and emotional development, build experiences and skills, and gain knowledge outside their daily living environment. Children move through outdoor daily activities that focus on physical fitness, sports activities, environmental exploration, life skills, S.T.E.A.M., and creative expression through a multi-faceted approach. The enrichment the children gain at Camp Adventures will enhance their learning throughout the upcoming school year and beyond.

Our YW Camp Adventures summer camp is seeking an energetic, reliable Camp Counselor to provide a safe and memorable outdoor experience for our campers aged 6 to 12 years old. Camp Counselors should possess strong leadership skills and are responsible for the overall supervision of campers throughout all camp activities. Being reliable and able to build good relationships with children are two essential traits of a Camp Counselor. If you’re patient, energetic but strict when needed, we’d like to meet you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

YWCA Tri-County Area is invested in intentionally building a diverse summer camp staff to mirror the youth we serve. Building a team focused on promoting positive and professional relationships with children and families is our summer camp goal. Camp counselors are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of campers aged 6 to 12 throughout each camp day while supporting their participation in exciting and fun daily camp activities. Camp Counselors will attend mandatory certification trainings (CPR and First Aid) as needed and complete all internal training classes prior to the start of camp.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains constant surveillance and always ensures camper safety and order.
• Create and implement programs, crafts, and games each day.
• Create daily environment which fosters opportunities for skill building, excitement, and fun.
• Ability to identify and redirect inappropriate behaviors.
• Implement the practices of Conscious Discipline curricula and philosophy.
• Maintains confidentiality in all children and family records.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE POSITION:

This job might be for you if….

• You love working outdoors in an active, energetic environment.
• You are an excellent communicator and possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• You thrive in an environment with high levels of responsibility and accountability.
• You are upbeat, engaging, playful and spirited.
• You can proactively approach situations and be prepared to adapt or adjust to change.
• You encourage individualism and enjoy working with youth of diverse populations.
• You support YWCA’s mission treating every camper with dignity and respect.

Education & Experience:

• Hold a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2000 hours of experience working with children preferred.
• Must be available to work throughout the summer, keeping a high level of energy and engagement with campers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA Tri-County Area is an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy that employees and applicants will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, col-or, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran’s status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Accordingly, YWCA Tri-County Area will hire, train, and promote individuals in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; make decisions according to the principle of equal opportunity by imposing only bona fide occupational qualification requirements for employment opportunities; and administer all personnel practices and programs (including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers, and training) in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pottstown, PA 19464: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15