Summer Day Camp Counselors - Los Altos Family YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Long Beach will be hiring Summer Day Camp Counselors for our  Los Altos Family YMCA location!  The YMCA of Greater Long Beach will be looking for dynamic candidates who demonstrate a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. As a day camp counselor, you will supervise a group of children and take them on daily activities that will include arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, team building and sports.  We are looking for candidates who will keep safety a top priority at all times and works well the children, parents and coworkers.  At the Y, keeping our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility is central to our activities with the kids.   

Rate of pay: $16.00/hr

Must answer all pre-screening questions when submitting resume.

Must be able to attend the Mandatory Training dates of June 4th, 11th, and 18th

Shifts offered are 6:30am-9am, 8:30am-4:30pm, and 4:15pm-6pm.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervise participants in the summer day camp programs.
• Plans and implements program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values.
• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards and record participant counts and reports any incidents to a supervisor.
• Inspect activity areas; ensure no hazards are present. Set boundaries to ensure the safety and well being of the participants.
• Ensure that respect for the backgrounds, and needs of all participant and staff are integrated into both program planning and implementation.
• Maintain positive role model and attitude.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor.
• Maintain open lines of communication with participants, staff and supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

The YMCA of Greater Long Beach is committed to being known as an “Employer of Choice”. It is our desire to attract, develop, and retain outstanding, inspired staff  who are representative of the diverse communities we serve, and dedicated to fulfilling the Mission of the YMCA.

Part-Time Perks!
Fitness Membership – Receive a free fitness membership that allows access to all of our association facilities.
Program Discounts – Get 20% off all Y programs, including childcare, personal training, swim lessons, and sports.
Fun Express Discounts – Get major discounts on amusement parks and local attractions just by being employed at the Y!
Y Retirement – Based on hours worked, employees are eligible for our 12% employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting.
403(B) Account – All employees can make contributions to retirement benefits through a 403(b) savings plan right from the start of employment.
Sick Pay – Employees that work 30 days within 12 months are eligible for sick pay after 90 days of employment.
EAP – Get 24/7 confidential access to resources and counseling services through our Employee Assistance Program.
Cool Coworkers – When you join our team you get the ability to work with creative, talented, and diverse individuals!
Referral Bonus – Get a $200 referral bonus for recommending a qualifying individual for a valid opening, part time or full time. Referred individual must be on payroll for 2months.

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