Afterschool Summer Enrichment Counselor

Please note: The schedule is 2:00pm-5:30pm Monday through Friday, from June 24 to August 9.

**BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU**
- FREE Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
- Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
- YMCA Retirement Fund
- Paid Sick Leave
- Flexible Schedule

**Commitment To Inclusion**

At the Channel Islands YMCA, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our mission. We are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.

**What do Camp Counselors do?**

The Camp Counselor is responsible for a group of children ages 3-14 years of age. Responsibilities with this position include but are not limited to supervision of children, program development, staff development, general maintenance, safety, parent involvement, and communication.
- Assist in planning, supervising, and implementing camp programs in accordance with guidelines from American Camping Association (ACA)
- Provide quality care and supervision to children (visual, proactive, interactive)
- Provide a safe environment for all children to thrive
- Track attendance, ensure a valid membership is on file, and children are released to caretakers
- Guide behaviors using positive methods, keeping in mind each child’s individual needs
- Assist in supervising activities and lesson plans
- Ensure the program is delivering Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards
- Set up and cleanup of the program area including vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, trash removal, etc
- Provide exceptional customer service and foster connections with children and families
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working in related field preferred
- Complete required certifications within 30 days of hire
- Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hir
- Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
- Ability to Travel to multiple school sites in the Rio District.