Summer Day Camp Counselors

1 week ago

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

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application

YMCA Camp Carter is a beautiful 360-acre summer camp located right in the heart of Fort Worth, TX. At camp, we offer 11 weeks of care that runs from Tuesday, May 26th through Friday, August 7th with an exciting variety of camp options to please every kind of camper at every age Our traditional multi-activity camp provides options like STEM, arts, horseback riding, swimming, boating, fishing, and more. Learn more about Camp Carter in this quick video: https://youtu.be/ZoxPalxUmic?si=4Q_WrrMjBozWsq0e

YMCA Camp Carter is seeking seasonal Summer Camp Counselors to provide energetic camp spirit and leadership throughout a fun summer experience This role is responsible for executing our exciting camp curriculum, actively engaging and interacting with children of various backgrounds and abilities, responding to safety and behavioral needs, and more.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Camp Counselors' primary responsibility is to execute a safe and fun summer experience for the children within their assigned group. Working under the direction of the Camp Leadership Team, in this role, it is imperative to be able to make camp the best experience a child could ever dream of and will look back and remember for years to come. Camp Counselors are role models for leadership, demonstrating our core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility, and being fun, exciting individuals with good spirit. Specific responsibilities will include:

  • Working collaboratively with other counselors to lead a group of 15-30 children.
  • Working with other counselors to develop and execute fun and educational activities throughout the week.
  • Encouraging campers to achieve goals in personal development like being a leader, team player, speaking in front of peers, etc.
  • Swimming daily with campers to have fun, assist in daily swim lessons, and ensure safety for all.
  • Showing camp spirit every day by participating in camp traditions, singing camp songs, cheering on campers and staff, playing camp wide games, and more.
  • Maintaining safety at all times by knowing every camper by name, knowing who you are responsible for at all times, maintaining proper ratios, carrying first aid supplies at all times, being responsive on a walkie-talkie system, etc.
  • Participating in all camp activities. Must be able and willing to be active, run around, get messy, and want to make the experience each day one to remember.

HOURS:

*This role is a seasonal full time (40hrs per week) role. The ability to be flexible based on camp needs is required.*

Pre-Camp Trainings: Weeks of May 11th and 18th

Day of Camps - Citywide Training: May 16th 9am-5pm

Camp Assignment: May 26 - August 7 (must be able to work at minimum 8 out of 11 weeks)

Typical Weekly Schedules can be: Monday-Friday 7:15am-3:15pm / 8:45am-4:45pm / 10:00am-6:30pm

ROLES:

In the 2026 Season, we are seeking to fill various spots for...

- Lead Camp Counselors (ages 21+)

- Camp Counselors (ages 18-20)

Employment Benefits Include:

- FREE Membership Access to Any YMCA in the Nation

- Discounts on all programming at the YMCA of Metro Fort Worth

- Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" with a 12% company contribution to fund after eligibility period.

- Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion through the YMCA Movement

- Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.

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