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Youth Mini Camp - Summer Counselor

Youth Mini Camp - Summer Counselor

Fergus Falls Area Family YMCAFargo, ND, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Description

The YMCA Mini Camp is packed with activities that will keep minds sharp and little bodies moving! Kids will have a BLAST with outdoor games, sports activities, art projects, and more during each themed week! Each week, the kids will work to prepare a sing-along program to perform for their families. Mini Camp is a Day Camp located at the Fercho YMCA.

As a Youth Mini Camp Counselor, you will supervise children ages 3-5 as they participate in our half-day Mini Camp activities. You'll serve as a mentor and role model to the kids in our program and help campers adjust to camp, introduce them to new friends, and ensure their safety during camp, and make their time at camp as memorable as possible! A typical day at Mini Camp includes Group Time (Songs and Themed Discussions), Themed Art Projects, Gym Time, Themed Games, Lunch, Sing-along, Park / Swimming / Field Trip, and Story Time (followed by parent pick up).

Youth Mini Camp - Counselor :

  • Responsible for the direct supervision and safety of the children (ages 3 to 5) in the camp program
  • Available to answer parent / caregiver questions.
  • Help campers adjust to camp by introducing them to new friends and facilitating positive peer-to-peer interactions
  • Create a positive and nurturing relationship with the children, while building cooperative relationships with their parents / caregivers

Training starts June 2nd and programming goes until August 29th. (You will get June 30th - July 4th off)

Requirements

1. At least 16 years old

2. 6 months of directly related experience working with youth

3. And must also complete :

  • Within 90 days of hire : CPR / FA Certification for Adult, Child, Pediatrics

    • Benefits

  • All employees receive a free YMCA membership!
  • Part-time employees begin accruing Sick Leave immediately upon hire and Paid Time Off (PTO) after one year of employment
  • 12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met :

    • The employee has been employed with the YMCA for 2 years

  • The employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods
  • The employee is 21 years of age or older