Day Camp Counselor - Lincoln Park

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* * Connect with program participants, families, and other facilities personnel in a positive and caring manner.
* Demonstrate the four core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of YMCA work.
* Supervise and engage children with enriching and educational activities in a fun and safe environment 100% of the camp day.
* Maintain appropriate adult to child ratios by arriving to work on time and well-prepared.
* Keep accurate daily attendance records and cross-offs.
* Maintain a professional, clean, neat, organized, and safe camp atmosphere.
* Attend 40 hours of pre-camp training and weekly meetings.
* Follow all state licensing requirements in the DCF Rule Book 252 and YMCA policies and procedures.
* Maintain current certifications and staff file requirements per state licensing and YMCA policies.
* Support camp standards in different settings such as at pools and in public on field trips.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
*QUALIFICATIONS:* * Must be at least 18 years old and have completed high school or the equivalent.
* Must complete CPR, First Aid, Advance Head Trauma and child abuse prevention training before first shift with children.
* Must complete fingerprinting requirement prior to working first shift with children.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary Pay: $15.
00 - $17.
00 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person