JOB REQUIREMENTS: DEPARTMENT/POSITION School Age Care/ Summer Vacation at the Y Counselor NUMBER OF OPENINGS Multiple POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Summer Vacation At The Y Counselors are responsible for assisting the School Age Director with leading, developing, planning, preparing, and supervising. Counselors are responsible for carrying out overall camp program operations, teaching activities and assisting Lead Counselors for Summer Vacation At The Y. It is also the responsibility of the counselor to make sure that the individual needs and interests of the children are met within the policies and procedures of the YMCA and the State of Wisconsin. Summer Vacation At The Y is for youth ages 5-7. At the YMCA we provide a fun-filled summer of theme weeks with both indoor and outdoor activities such as arts & crafts, humanities, science projects, field trips and much more! Key Result Areas: Provide a SAFE and FUN experience for all summer camp program participants. Ensure smooth program operations that are responsive to participants needs. Create fun and educational activities. Establish positive and productive relationships with campers, parents and staff. Support social, emotional, spiritual, and physical development and provide positive guidance to all program participants. Provide positive leadership and role modeling. Maintain a flexible, energetic, and mature attitude. Incorporate Character Development, the YMCA Four Values, and the YMCA mission into all aspects of the summer programs. Maintain a commitment to professionalism and quality programming. Ensure the safety and well being of participants by; knowing participant locations at all times, making participants aware of and enforcing appropriate safety regulations and procedures, applying appropriate behavior management techniques, and maintaining all program equipment and facilities. Work as a contributing team member and demonstrate initiative. Adhere to the Stevens Point Area YMCA Code of Conduct, Staff Polices, and Camp Licensing procedures. Adhere to OSHA standards and guidelines. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and should have experience working with school-age children. Training and/or experience in one or more of the following areas are desired: child care, camp counseling, team building, sports, recreational activities, arts & crafts, music and science. Preference will be given to applicants who have completed college course work or a degree in education, recreation or related fields. Applicant must be a positive role-model, flexible, energetic, dedicated and a responsible team player. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lead and participate along with groups of campers in various physical activities and in various indoor/outdoor settings. Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: A fully completed Stevens Point Area YMCA Employment Application is required. A copy of your transcripts is also required. E-mail inquiries without the application attached will not be considered. Applications available at the Stevens Point Area YMCA, 1000 Division St., or online (link provided above). Apply Online: https://www.spymca.org/form/employment-application