DAYCAMP COUNSELOR
Reports To
Camp Director / Program Director
Position Summary
The Summer Day Camp Counselor is responsible for providing a safe, engaging, and positive camp experience for children. Counselors lead activities, supervise campers, and serve as positive role models while supporting the YMCA’s mission and values.
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of campers at all times
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Lead and participate in age-appropriate activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, and group activities
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Build positive relationships with campers, parents, and fellow staff
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Maintain active supervision and follow all YMCA policies and safety procedures
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Manage camper behavior using positive guidance and redirection techniques
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Assist with daily camp schedules, set-up, and clean-up of activities
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Communicate effectively with Camp Director regarding camper needs, concerns, and incidents
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
Child Abuse Prevention Verbiage:
Employees and volunteers who directly supervise consumers will:
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
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Employees and volunteers who do not directly supervise consumers will:
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
- Maintenance employees and volunteers—ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.
- Front desk personnel—ensure consumers are properly signed in and signed out,ensures only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, etc.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.