YCDS Summer Camp Counselor - Kindergarten - Grade 6

Posting number: 202600027

Department: York Country Day School

Division: York Country Day School

Job classification: YCDS Summer Camp Counselor- Kindergarten- Grade 6

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Child Care, K-12

Summary

Job Description: 
Summer Programs Counselor positions available at York Country Day School June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026. It will
be a flexible work schedule of no more than 29 hours per week between the hours of 7:00am and 5:30pm
Monday through Friday, with a beginning hourly rate of $12. Responsibilities include assisting program
director and summer program supervisors with summer instruction for students in grades preschool through grade 6. Patience, reliability, flexibility, enthusiasm and experience working with elementary-age children are a must. High School diploma, at least 18 years old, and experience working with elementary-age children is required.

Example:
The Summer Programs Counselor contributes to:

• The well-being of our summer programs by providing safe, supportive, educational experiences for all participants
• Provide summer program education for children in Kindergarten through grade 6
• Creating a safe, educational, and fun environment for all summer participants
• Developing social interactions, promote teamwork, and monitor participation among summer participants

Outcome: 
The Summer Program Counselor will manage daily activities for a safe and fun environment for all participants. Monitoring and managing participants that range from kindergarten through grade 6. The Summer Program Counselor will follow the summer program schedule and will be responsible for the safety of participants at all times. Summer counselors will communicate needs and issues with the supervisor as needed. Summer counselors should be available June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026.

Examples of duties

• Have the ability to lead and maintain a classroom group of summer participants kindergarten through grade 6
• Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of all participants
• Counselors must be trustworthy, punctual, and able to follow and enforce rules and guidelines
• Ensure sites cleanliness by guiding participants through daily routines and cleanup tasks
• Follow safety and emergency procedures and guidelines
• Curb undesired behaviors by keep children engaged in activities
• Ensure that the program spaces is kept clean and is left in the same clean condition 
• Encourage appropriate social interactions that promotes teamwork and togetherness
• Have the ability to easily and positively communicate to children and fellow counselors
• Be able to problem solve and appropriately deal with situations that arise and successfully defuse conflict 
• Communicate needs and issues with supervisors and Director 
• Lead participants in various indoor and outdoor activities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent; some post-secondary education preferred
• Prior experience attending or working at a summer camp preferred 
• Experience working with children
• Physical ability to assist campers in classroom and outdoor activities
• Classroom or classroom-equivalent experience with elementary aged children preferred

Supplemental information

• Demonstrated capability in planning, organizing and executing activities
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to organize, create and lead a variety of recreational activities
• Knowledge of  counselor techniques for effectively working with participants and fellow counselors preferred
• Sound decision maker in regards to making appropriate and safe decisions
• Ability to focus on a single task, transition quickly and multitask as needed
• Lifeguard certification is a plus