Summer Day Camp Counselor
Company: Ymca Of Coastal Carolina
Location: Conway
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Youth
Development Director, a Summer Camp Counselor for the YMCA of
Coastal Carolina provides direction and supervision of all group
activities while implementing best practices. Counselors provide a
fun, engaging, and quality experience to children, with intentional
focus on YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring,
while putting the quality and safety of our program at the upmost
of importance. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought
to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of
strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every
day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you
can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace
your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your
potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we
support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are
determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make
our community stronger beginning with you. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Models the YMCA Mission and Values daily. Nurtures children through
purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to
achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are
developmentally appropriate, and or consistent with the Y’s values.
Supervises the children and all activities while maintaining
appropriate child to staff ratios. Builds personal and meaningful
relationships with participants; models relationship-building
skills in all interactions. Always engages fully with all children.
Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers
about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
Maintain program site and equipment. Wear provided staff shirt and
name tag while working. Maintain required program records. i.e.
sign in/sign out rosters. Follows all YMCA policies, rules,
regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety
procedures. Attend and participate in family nights, program
activities, staff meetings, and staff training. Ability to clean
and organize within the daily operations of the program. Performs
all other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum age is 16 years old. Previous experience working with
children in a camp setting preferred. Superb leadership,
communication, and collaboration abilities. Exceptional
problem-solving skills. Ability to work all weeks and attend all
trainings with limited vacation or days off. Makes sound
judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
Embraces new approaches and discover ideas to create a better
member experience. Ability to plan, organize and implement
age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and assigned Redwoods trainings
completed prior to first day of camp. Child Abuse Prevention
supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to
staff, members, or guests to your supervisor. Following all
policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our
facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring
and supervision of children. Reporting any suspicious behavior and
violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor completing
all child abuse prevention training as required. Ability to develop
positive, authentic relationships with people from different
backgrounds. Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL
DEMANDS: Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities in a
variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings. Run, jump, lift, carry,
push, as well as any other physical actions that are needed. Remain
alert with no lapses in consciousness. Communicate verbally,
including projecting voice across long distances. Maintain a safe
and clean facility. Handle conflict resolution with ease and in a
positive manner.
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