2025 Lead Summer Camp Counselor - Charlottesville

Imagine being part of one of the most respected human services organizations in the world—a place where your work positively influences the lives of others, a place where you thrive in a values-based environment, a place where you are building a better future for yourself and your community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp.  Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

2025 Summer Camp Dates:

Greene Summer Camp: June 2-July 25; mandatory training May 27-30

Charlottesville Summer Camp: June 9-August 8; mandatory training June 2-6

NEW THIS YEAR: BONUS OPPORTUNITIES!

• Camp counselors who are hired for 2025 summer camp and meet certain requirements are eligible for a $250 sign-on bonus AND an additional $250 end-of-program bonus!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises a group of 18-20 children.

• Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y’s values.

• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

• Implements chants, cheers, and attention seekers during assemblies and throughout the program day.

• Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.

• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.

• Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness.

• Maintains thorough knowledge of the licensing standards set forth by the Commonwealth of Virginia and  maintains compliance at all times.

• Maintain a positive attitude and professional tone/interaction with students and peers.

• Attends and participates in all program activities and team meetings.

• Adheres to the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Advancing Our Mission & Cause:  Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership

Building Relationships:  Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion 

Leading Operations:  Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management

Developing & Inspiring People:  Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years of age.