Day Camp Counselor at Young Mens Christian Association – Marion, Ohio

Make a positive impact on a child’s life.
Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of children in their assigned group and all children in camp. Weekly responsibilities include designing and implementing a variety of age-appropriate activities for children including group games, arts & crafts, hobbies, gardening, sports, and more. Staff training will help prepare you to be a great camp counselor, to have fun, and to make a difference in a child’s life.

POSITION INFORMATION:

· Y Camp runs June 1 - Aug 07 , 6:30 am-6:00 pm at the YMCA / YMCA Camp at GW runs June 1 – June 25, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm.

· Counselors will work 18-38hrs per week and may vary week to week.

· Staff Training in late May (May 26th-29th); participation in training is required.

· The Y operates multiple camp sites and each counselor may rotate between sites.

Benefits

· YMCA individual membership through calendar year

· Other benefits per personnel policy

· Training in youth development

· Camps are Monday through Friday, so you have your weekends free!

Incumbent must be able to move freely and quickly throughout the camp area; move easily across a variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces; participate in typical children's games; watch and listen to the activities of a group of children; communicate effectively with people; bend and lift; and lift up to 25 pounds.