Pay: $13 – $17/Hour
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, full-time or part-time hours available!
Summer Vacation at the Y program hours: 6:30AM – 5:30PM
Work Type: Seasonal (June – August)
Looking for Classroom Leads (full-time) As well as supporting teachers (part-time)
Join our Summer Vacation at the Y team and help create an unforgettable summer experience for youth ages 5-13! We are hiring both Lead Counselors and Counselors to assist with planning, organizing, and supervising daily camp activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement creative, engaging, and educational activities including arts & crafts, science projects, team-building exercises, and field trips. (lesson planning)
- Build positive relationships with campers, parents, and fellow staff, promoting a welcoming and supportive camp environment.
- Model and reinforce the YMCA’s core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Encourage campers’ social, emotional, and physical development through positive guidance and interactive play.
- Maintain safety procedures, actively supervise participants, and follow YMCA policies and state regulations.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility, energy, and professionalism.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Must meet the qualifications for Assistant Teacher under DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Experience working with school-age children in a camp, child care, or educational setting preferred.
- Background or coursework in education, recreation, or related fields is a plus.
- Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check.
Certifications:
CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to actively participate in physical activities, both indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions and keep up with an energetic group of campers.
