Northpark Day Camp Counselor

4 weeks ago

Fort Worth, Texas, United States YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Full time

The Northpark YMCA is dedicated to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a Northpark Day Camp Counselor, you will play a key role in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for campers. You will lead activities that promote learning, teamwork, and personal growth, ensuring each child has a meaningful and memorable summer experience. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact in their community.

This role requires enthusiasm, creativity, strong leadership skills, and a passion for working with children. Counselors will be responsible for supervising campers, leading activities, ensuring safety, and fostering a positive camp experience.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture-it's who we are. We don't just show up-we show up with purpose.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and actively engage with campers in daily activities, including sports, arts & crafts, outdoor adventures, and team-building exercises.
  • Ensure a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all campers.
  • Lead and facilitate age-appropriate games and educational activities.
  • Act as a role model, demonstrating YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
  • Monitor camper behavior, provide positive reinforcement, and address conflicts when necessary.
  • Assist in daily camp operations, including check-in, check-out, and maintaining organized activity areas.
  • Communicate effectively with campers, parents, and fellow staff members.
  • Follow all YMCA policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous experience working with children preferred.
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and actively participate in physical activities.
  • Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention certification (or willingness to obtain before camp starts).
MISSION
To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:
  • Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.
  • Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
  • Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others.
  • Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
  • Developing Others - Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
  • Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
  • Project Management - Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.
AREAS OF IMPACT:
  • The YMCA is an organization that serves all people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life.
  • Our purpose is to strengthen community. Our areas of impact include:
    Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
  • Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
    Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities

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