YMCA of the USA

Ability Camp Lead Counselor

YMCA of the USA  •  $17/hr  •  Holland, MI (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Ability Camp Counselor

Holland, PA | Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly | $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for an Ability Camp Counselor to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the summer camp community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

  • Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
  • Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed to be an Ability Camp Counselor:

  • 18+ years of age
  • Experience working with the Special Needs community (professional, volunteer, or familial)
  • 1+ years of experience working with children
  • Experience in aquatics, fitness, or related activities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ensure that programs are executed to meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels as well as maintaining safety and well-being of campers

The responsibilities we trust to our Ability Camp Counselors:

  • Supervise and engage Ability Campers in regularly scheduled camp activities and provide pull-out opportunities for campers who may need them
  • Provide instructional support and age appropriate progressive skill development in the program
  • Adapt program activities according to camper's needs
  • Provide feedback to participants and parents/guardians on individual performance
  • Ensure program area is safe and clear of any hazards

What you can expect as an Ability Camp Counselor:

  • Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
  • Opportunities to learn and grow
  • Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
  • Great members to work with every day!

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

YMCA of the USA

About YMCA of the USA

YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs. To address the specific needs of communities, each YMCA is an independent organization, autonomous and separate from YMCA of the USA. They are required by the national constitution to pay annual dues, to refrain from discrimination and to support the YMCA mission. All other decisions are local choices, including programs offered, staffing and style of operation.

Learn, Grow and Thrive with a Career at the Y

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you'll discover more than a job-you'll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. Our staff members-of all ages and backgrounds and life experiences-enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes from nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving the nation's health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. The Y ensures that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected and secure.

Search for open positions at Ys across the U.S.: https://www.ymca.org/get-involved/careers/opportunities/open-positions

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
1844
Website
ymca.org
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