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Counselor, Summer Day Camp - LP

La Porte County Family YMCA · lpymca.org
La Porte
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Summer day camp counselor.

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Found
30 d ago · posted 2025-12-30
Location
La Porte Branch, La Porte, IN, US

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Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Team: • Complimentary Family YMCA Membership: Enjoy unlimited access to the YMCA’s exceptional facilities—fitness centers, classes, pools, and more—at absolutely no cost to you or your family! • Exclusive Discounts on Programs: Take advantage of special discounts on exciting programs, classes, and activities, all at a fraction of the cost. • Retirement Plans: Build your future with access to a 403(b) Savings Plan and 401(a) Retirement Plan (after meeting service requirements). • Flexible Hours: Enjoy the freedom to create a schedule that works best for you and your life. Join us for more than just a job—this is your opportunity to live well, stay active, and plan for a secure tomorrow! Apply today! POSITION SUMMARY: Provide direct supervision of children attending camp, while ensuring a high-quality experience. Develop and implement new and creative methods to emphasize the importance of the YMCA’s four core values – Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility. Maintain a positive working relationship with campers and parents/guardians. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Supervise (assume total responsibility) a designated group of children. • Ensure that all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed. • Report unsafe conditions immediately to your supervisor or other person of responsibility if your immediate supervisor is not available. • Follow departmental dress code. No alterations to the dress code are allowed. • Complete incident and accident reports as necessary. • Attend staff meetings and trainings as required. • Help with other YMCA functions and duties as assigned by supervisor. • Be familiar with appropriate emergency and safety procedures and proper exits for everyone in the facility. • Consider volunteering at one YMCA event per calendar year. • Build relationships with members and building participants. • Exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. • Lead group activities according to curriculum. • Support supervisor and director in planning. • Ensure that camp area is kept clean and safe of hazards. • Promote good personal relationships with campers, staff and parents. • Remain constantly alert to the health and safety of campers. • Showing up for all scheduled dates on time and in proper attire. QUALIFICATIONS: • At least 16years of age. • CPR/First Aid/AED certifications within 30 days of hire. • Complete West Bend training prior to hire and as required moving forward. • Previous experience working with school age children preferred. • Complete annual online and in-person child sexual abuse prevention training. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Swimming • Running • Jumping • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise campers’ daily activities.

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