Middle School Day Camp Counselor

Overview

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

 

The Middle School Day Camp Counselor supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role is responsible for implementing safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate programs for campers entering 6th–8th grades. Counselors contribute to the physical, mental, and social–emotional growth of each camper through intentional activities, positive role modeling, and relationship-building in accordance with YMCA values and program goals.

 

Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, we offer the following benefits:

• Work Today, Get Paid Today!!! Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
• Free individual Y membership, with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports, and aquatics.
• 20% Discount on Personal Training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

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.

Responsibilities

Program & Activity Leadership

• Supervise and engage with rising 6th–8th grade campers throughout daily activities, ensuring physical and emotional safety.
• Implement weekly lesson plans and activities using YMCA risk-management guidelines, creativity, and an understanding of developmental needs.
• Support and lead group games, enrichment activities, devotions, family events, and water activities as assigned.
• Maintain program areas, supplies, and equipment; notify the Site Lead or Youth Program Director when items need replacement or replenishment.
• Consistently demonstrate positive interactions with all middle school campers; treat and talk to each individual with dignity and respect.
• Consistently demonstrate, model, and reinforce YMCA core values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.

Camper Supervision & Behavior Support

• Build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with campers, coworkers, and families.
• Use positive behavior-management strategies that model leadership, respect, and responsibility.
• Provide group ratio coverage and respond appropriately to behavioral concerns following YMCA procedures.
• Help campers develop confidence, self-esteem, teamwork skills, and a sense of belonging and self-worth.
• Uphold appropriate boundaries and enforce technology and device-use expectations with middle school participants.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate program needs, updates, and concerns to the Site Lead or Youth Program Director in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the overall operation of the camp program and YMCA mission, including participation in special events as needed.
• Clearly communicate expectations, maintain consistency when addressing camper behavior, and hold campers accountable for adhering to them.

Administrative Responsibilities & Safety Compliance

• Assist in maintaining program standards, including Quality Check Standards and Licensing Regulations.
• Adhere to all program rules and YMCA policies as outlined in the Staff Manual, Personnel Policy, Code of Conduct, and Risk Management Manual.
• Maintain accurate and complete records at all times, including:
  • Attendance Rosters
  • First Aid Logs
  • Discipline Reports
  • Incident Reports
  • Field Trip Rosters & Checklists
  • Closing Checklists
  • Vehicle Logs (as applicable)

Other Expectations:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training
• Adhere to procedures rel