What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor In Training Program Lead position at YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties?
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Counselor in Training Program Lead to join our Summer 2026 team.
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As a Counselor in Training Program Lead, you will be responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and support to the Summer Day Camp Coordinator and ensuring quality supervision and program execution. This role is responsible for leading counselor in training (CIT) participants with a goal of ensuring the safety of all children at camp, while planning and leading group activities daily.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead weekly camp program for counselor in training participants.
- Implement theme and character development activities into all camp programming.
- Plan, lead and assist group activities, transitions, time fillers, and songs.
- Assist in managing day to day operations.
- Create weekly calendar of activities for counselor in training participants.
- Monitor group roster daily ensuring all counselor in training participants are accounted for.
- Monitor and coach performance of assigned counselor in training participants.
- Regularly support and encourage staff, and assist program director with camp staff evaluations.
- Assist in supervision of counselor in training participants.
- Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Are you a good fit?
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations.
- Experience working with youth ages 13-17 (preferred)
- Minimum one-year experience in summer day camp. (preferred)
- Knowledge and skills in day camp program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
- You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
Wage: $18.72 to $20.85 per hour, (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)
Hours: Full-Time, Seasonal
Location: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA
Benefits: Seasonal Full-time
- 40 hours/week with Saturday and Sunday’s off
- Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
- Build lasting connections and employment experience
- Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
Qualifications:
Camp Counselor Lead Job Description
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Position Summary |
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The Camp Counselor Lead will assist in the administration and operation of specific camp unit under the supervision of the Youth Program Director. Support day camp staff in unit, ensure safety of all children at camp, plan and lead group activities daily. Provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. |
Key Responsibilities
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· Plan and lead weekly camp program for assigned unit. · Implement theme and character development activities into all camp programming. · Plan, lead and assist group activities, transitions, time fillers, and songs. · Manage all day to day unit operations. · Create weekly calendar of activities for assigned unit. · Monitor group roster daily ensuring all campers are accounted for. · Ensure parent communication cards are completed. · Ensure daily and weekly camper awards are given. · Camper photos and collect stories to support annual campaign. · Monitor and coach performance of assigned camp staff. · Regularly support and encourage staff, and assist program director with camp staff evaluations. · Assist in supervision of day camp leaders in assigned unit. · Supervise campers in unit. · Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission. · Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events. |
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
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· Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. · Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations. · Knowledge and skills in day camp program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques. · Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required. |
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
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· Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. · Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. · Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount. · Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. · Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors. |
Employee Acknowledgement
This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.
Salary : $19 - $21