Part Time Summer Camp Counselor (Yakima School District)

Summer Camp Counselor

Who We Are

Love your job! Shape the future. The kids we serve are the beating heart of Summer Camp with Right At School. During the summer Right At School strives to provide safe, engaging, and meaningful summer camps that enrich the lives of campers, give parents peace of mind, and align with the school’s needs. As a member of our team, you’ll find no shortage of talented, passionate people ready to help you grow and succeed--all while building a brighter future for children, families, and communities.

We’re searching for a Camp Counselor who, in partnership with the Camp Leads, will

integrate into the summer camp team made of your peers throughout Right At School.

Bringing your expertise from after-school, and your passion to ensuring that children have an amazing summer, this position is for you!

What This Role Entails

• Prepare materials and supplies for each camp component.
• Document attendance, incidents and other observations.
• Deliver the different Right At School camp components each day
• Excellent communication skills with a varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel.
• Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety and well-being and attention of all children.
• Meets regularly with the Camp Lead to prepare for that day the week regarding activities and group schedule.
• Show an understanding of how Summer Camp differs from After School based on the activities and expectations.
• Be a mentor and memory maker for each child every day.
  
  

Ideal Candidates Will Have The Following

• Outstanding customer service and relationship-building skills
• Works well in a team environment
• At least 1 year of experience working with children under 13 years of age (preferred)
• Ability to lift 25lbs
• Drive to inspire a love for learning and commitment to healthy living
• Flexibility to support additional local programs as needed
  
  

Washington Requirements

• Ability to meet state-specific requirements;
• First Aid and CPR-in-person
• Cleared tuberculosis test
• Food Handlers Card
• Proof of MMR
• 18 years of age
• Proof of High School diploma/GED required
• Background Check with fingerprinting
  
  

Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We really mean that. In order to achieve our goals, we need to work hard to create a diverse workforce so we can reach as many students, parents, and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.