Summer Day Camp Counselor

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Summer Day Camp Counselor (Summer 2025) to join our team! 

 

The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

 

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  

 

As a Summer Day Camp Counselor, you will get to know a small group of campers and supervise them through a range of fun activities such as swimming, playing games, participating in sports, and learning arts and crafts all while keeping them engaged and safe.  

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and assist group activities, transitions, time fillers, and songs.
• Complete group head counts.
• Provide parent communication through parent communication cards.
• Complete accident and incident reports when necessary.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff. 

 

Qualifications:

• Six months or more of related experience (preferred).
• Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in day camp program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age-appropriate techniques.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day, and other online and in-person training as required

 

Wage: $16.66 to $17.16 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Hours: Full-Time, Seasonal Camp 

Location: Lakewood Family YMCA, Lakewood, WA

Schedule Details: 8:15AM-4:45PM Monday through Friday

 

Benefits:

• 40 hours/week with Saturdays and Sundays off
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

 

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

 

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Qualifications

Day Camp Counselor Job Description

 

Position Summary

The Day Camp Counselor will directly supervise campers and assist with planning and implementing daily camp activities for a group of 7-10 campers, including small and large group activities designed to engage campers and create a fun and memorable experience. Provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

 

Key Responsibilities

· Plan, lead and assist group activities, transitions, time fillers and songs.

· Assist Unit Leader and Activity Leaders in specialty camps.

· Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

· Complete group head counts

· Provide parent communication through parent communication cards

· Complete accident and incident reports

· Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities