Job Description

Description

Childcare - Day Camp Counselor

Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (preferred: 6-8-hour availability)

FIND YOUR PURPOSE. FIND YOUR Y

Kids are our Cause and serving the families of our communities is the passion of YMCA Childcare. As a member of our team, you will find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed - all the while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities.

WE ARE...

Mission-Led
Innovation-Driven
Locally Inspired
Safety-Obsessed

A Day Camp Counselor is instrumental in making sure they provide a safe, engaging, bully-free and intentionally fun environment for our campers while implementing activities planned for the day.

Requirements

Must meet and follow state license standards (Texas Department of Safety and Health Services or Texas Department of Health and Human Services) including pass background checks.
Minimum age: 18 years of age; Education: High School Degree/ G.E.D. or higher
Previous childcare experience preferred but not required.
Ability to work outdoors for most of the day and lead activities, including swimming days.
Standing and walking for extended periods to provide proper auditory and visual supervision while walking around, carry at least 30 pounds when needed, and go from sitting to standing with ease.
Supervision, safety, and program implementation for campers while ensuring the well-being of all children.
Keep an accurate daily count of the children in the program each day and follow the field trip procedure set at staff training.
Encourage creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on the child's interests and talents.
Portray a positive role model for youth by maintaining an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience, integrity, courtesy, and maturity.
Maintain a strong, positive relationship with the local YMCA personnel to ensure our community connection to that branch. As well as communicating effectively with parents and co-workers.

Employee Benefits

Being part of a TALENTED team, with an opportunity to make an impact on others.
Diverse and inclusive culture and opportunity to participate in Employee Resource Groups for inclusion and mental wellness.
NO WEEKEND WORK SCHEDULE (seasonal paid trainings will be announced two months in advance)
FREE Y Membership with ability to upgrade to a family membership, 20% discount on Y programs for the whole family, including personal training, camp, and more.
Bi-weekly competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, paid orientations, and training.
Paid CPR certification and fingerprinting.
Able to open a bank account through Truist Bank
403b Retirement Option
Benefits Package including Virtual Doctor visits, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurances (Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness) and eligibility to enroll in a 403(b)-tax deferred account at the beginning of employment.
PTO (Paid Time Off) based on hours worked and years of service (available after 2 years). PTO eligible employees are also eligible to donate or receive PTO from the Pay it Forward fund (used to provide pay during emergencies).
Free YMCA t-shirts for Day Camp
Seasonal discounts for entertainment and retailers.
Free access to Right Now Media at work with a large variety of mental health services.
Career Advancement Opportunities

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WORK AT THE Y.

This job was posted on Thu Jul 13 2023 and expired on Fri Jul 14 2023.

Minimum $18K /yr

$24K /yr Average

Maximum $30K /yr

Tasks

Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.

Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities, such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.

Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.

Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.

Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.

Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.

Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.

Direct special activities or events, such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.

Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.

Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.

Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.

Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.

Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.

Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.

Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.

Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.

Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.

Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.

Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.

Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.

Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.

Develop treatment goals for individuals based on their assessments.

Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.

Take residents on community outings.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Knowledge

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.