- Salary
- $12+
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Department
- Legal
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Looking for a summer job that’s more than just a paycheck? As a Summer Day Camp Counselor at the Y, you’re providing a safe, welcoming environment for kids in your community to reach their full potential. You’re the perfect fit if you love kids, want to spend your summer having fun, and know the importance of creating a space where children can thrive physically, mentally and socially. Apply today!
Our summer starting rate is $12.00 per hour with the potential to receive more based-on responsibilities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Assist with supervising a safe and well-organized childcare program by planning and participating in-group activities with children at a designated day camp site. This is a very high energy program requiring positive interaction with the children continually throughout the day.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend all Scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
- Establish a positive relationship with each child.
- Develop positive relationships with parents and staff.
- Develop weekly activities for a group of 12 children.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children. This includes ensuring children apply sunscreen and stay hydrated.
- Know where all group members are at all times.
- Lead games and activities.
- Maintain appearance of camp through cleanliness and set-up.
- Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible party each day.
- Actively engage children and participants in activities.
- Prepare and distribute USDA and HEPA approved snacks and/or meals to participants.
- Perform daily count of meals and snacks served.
- Report all injuries and incidences to the Director or Coordinator.
- Display YMCA character values (Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibilities at all times.)
- Required to Swim at least two times per week.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must have an interest in and like children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy.
- Must exemplify and support and support the philosophy of the YMCA.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have current CPR certification, First Aid, AED, and CO2. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
- Must complete Red Woods Online Training within 30 days of hire date.
