POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the summer director, a summer counselor will provide leadership and implementation of the summer program. This includes instruction of children in groups of up to 14 children. Provide a safe and fun environment for your group. Plan and execute activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend all orientation sessions prior to summer program.
• Understand and attend to the needs of children.
• Guide, direct and Participate with your group in activities.
• Develop group cohesiveness.
• Assist in the social, mental, and emotional development of the children using values clarification techniques.
• Maintain control of the children in your care at all times.
• Responsible for the health and safety of the children under your supervision.
• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, facilities, and the natural environment.
• Support and Assist other summer personnel in all areas of program operation and development.
• Manage personal time in accordance with summer program policies.
• Maintain standards of conduct.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Values-Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Relationships-builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Inclusion-Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Relationships-builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Decision Making-Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• One year or more of college preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferably in a summer program setting
• Experience preferred in recreational group activities
• At least 18 years of age (The age minimum may be higher depending on state law and YMCA policies.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
Salary Range: $16.00-$22.36
For more information regarding this posting, please contact Alisha Lester at 530-274-4739 or by email at alester@ymcasuperiorcal.org