Day Camp Counselor
YMCA of Greater DaytonDayton, Ohio, United States
Posted November 18, 2025
22000 - 26400 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The YMCA of Greater Dayton is a charitable organization committed to enriching family, spiritual, social, mental, and physical well-being through inclusive programs. With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Y provides comprehensive services including after-school care, health and wellness programs, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and summer camps. Serving over 70,000 kids and families across 13 locations in the Greater Miami Valley Region, the YMCA empowers people and communities to learn, grow, and thrive.
Job Description
We are seeking a Day Camp Counselor to provide a quality day camp experience for children, ensuring their safety and growth in spirit, mind, and body on a daily basis.
Requirements
- Effectively implement weekly lesson plans that fit the children’s needs, interests, and developmental levels at camp.
- Actively engage children in activities that will enhance their self-esteem.
- Ensure safety by firmly and tactfully enforcing all aquatic rules, policies, and guidelines.
- Monitor and maintain accurate records including but not limited to attendance, absenteeism, transitions, minor disciplines, and incidents for each child in the group.
- Characterize a positive role model.
- Understand the YMCA’s character development program.
- Attend all designated trainings and scheduled day camp trainings upon hire (ie. CPR, orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, etc.)
- Demonstrate good time keeping, punctuality, and the ability to stay on schedule.
- Treat all guests, staff, equipment, and facilities with courtesy and respect.
- Attempt new ideas and go above and beyond to create new positive experiences for guests.
- Take the required 5-day rest period during the summer day camp session to rejuvenate.
- Protects confidential information regarding program participants, families, and staff members.