Summer Day Camp Counselor, Seasonal (Sierra Madre)
Company: YMCA of Metropolitan L.A.
Location: Sierra Madre
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
There is no greater time to impact the life of a child than
during the summer break. If being a professional adult role model
to a child is on your BINGO card for 2024, then it is time to
answer the call because...Summer Is Calling! Make some extra cash
this summer while being the day camp counselor that a child will
never forget. Engage in meaningful activities, help children bridge
the gap from one school year to the other, lead day campers through
some really cool field trips and splash around in the summer sun
while keeping everyone safe in the pool. Find your local Y and join
us as a YMCA Seasonal Summer Day Camp Counselor!
Benefits
Learn about our incredible part-time benefits! Get ready to be a
valued part of our YMCA family! Here's a glimpse of the fantastic
benefits awaiting you in this role:
- Flexible schedules with up to 40 hours per week, based on
need.
- Free facility access to our 26 greater Los angeles branches,
including access to our fitness centers, gyms, weight rooms,
indoor/outdoor pools, group exercise classes, on-site child care,
and so much more.
- 25% employee discount on all YMCA day camp programs and 20%
employee discount on all other Y programs.
- Upon hire, access to paid professional development and staff
training throughout the season.
- Sick time accrual and, so much more! What We Are Looking For:
- Must be 18 years-old or older and possess a high school diploma
or equivalent
- Passion for working with elementary-aged children in an
educational setting
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for all
- Eagerness to contribute to a diverse and inclusive
community
- Ability to attend all pre-camp trainings and development
session (see below)
- This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass
an E-Verify check. For more information about E-Verify, please
visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview Required
Trainings: In order to work for the YMCA this summer, all day camp
hires are required to attend the following trainings, listed below.
If you cannot attend the trainings listed below, we will
unfortunately not be able to employ you at the YMCA this summer. At
the Y, we believe that training is an essential component of
running a safe and engaging youth development program. Please
review the training dates and self-reflect to determine if you are
available to attend all trainings. Once you have confirmed that you
can attend all trainings, please continue and apply. All trainings
are paid trainings. In addition, the YMCA offers free CPR/First Aid
classes for all summer employees, which are also paid
trainings:
You must attend a total of three (3) trainings. In addition to the
three (3) trainings listed below, if you are not currently
certified in CPR/First Aid, you may attend an additional CPR/First
Aid certification training offered by the YMCA. You must attend one
(1) training from GROUP A, one (1) training from Group B and the
training offered in Group C
GROUP A TRAINING: YMCA Day Camp Health & Safety (you will need to
attend just ONE of the training dates on this list):
- Option 1: Wednesday & Thursday, May 22 & 23, 6:30pm-9:30pm,
Torrance, CA
- Option 2: Wednesday & Thursday, May 22 & 23, 6:30pm-9:30pm,
Northridge, CA
- Option 3: Friday, May 24. 9:00am-3:45pm, Westchester, CA (near
LAX)
- Option 4: Friday, May 24, 9:00am-3:45pm, Reseda, CA
- Option 5: Wednesday & Thursday, May 29 & 30, 6:30pm-9:30pm,
Downey, CA
- Option 6: Wednesday & Thursday, May 29 & 30, 6:30pm-9:30pm,
Santa Clarita, CA
- Option 7: Friday, May 31, 9:00am-3:45pm, Northridge, CA
- Option 8: Friday, May 31, 9:00am-3:45pm, Monrovia, CA
- Option 9: Wednesday & Thursday, June 5 & 6, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Los
Angeles, CA (Koreatown)
- Option 10: Friday, June 7, 6:30pm-9:30pm, East Los Angeles
(Boyle Heights area)
- Option 11: Friday, June 7, 9:00am-3:45pm, Reseda, CA
- Option 12: Friday, June 7, 9:00am-3:45pm, South Central Los
Angeles (near Baldwin Hills)
- Option 13: Saturday, June 8, 9:00am-3:45pm, Torrance, CA
- Option 14: Saturday, June 8, 9:00am-3:45pm, Gardena, CA GROUP B
TRAINING: YMCA Day Camp Basic Water Rescue Training (you will need
to attend just ONE of the training dates on this list):
- Option 1: Friday, May 24, 8:30am-12:30pm, Van Nuys, CA
- Option 2: Friday, May 24, 1:30pm-4:30pm, Van Nuys, CA
- Option 3: Saturday, May 25, 2:00pm-6:00pm, Torrance, CA
- Option 4: Friday, May 31, 8:30am-12:30pm, West Los Angeles, CA
(near Venice Beach)
- Option 5: Friday, May 31, 1:30pm-4:30pm, West Los Angeles, CA
(near Venice Beach)
- Option 6: Sunday, June 2, 8:00am-12:00pm, Los Angeles, CA
(Koreatown)
- Option 7: Sunday, June 2, 1:00pm-5:00pm, Los Angeles, CA
(Koreatown)
- Option 8: Saturday, June 8, 1:30pm-4:30pm, Van Nuys, CA
- Option 9: Sunday, June 9, 8:00am-12:00pm, Northridge, CA
- Option 10: Sunday, June 9, 1:00pm-5:00pm, Northridge, CA
- Option 11: Saturday, June 15 , 11:00am-3:00pm, West Los
Angeles, CA (near Venice Beach)
- Option 12: Sunday, June 16, 8:00am-12:00pm , Torrance, CA
- Option 13, Sunday, June 16, 1:00pm-5:00pm, Torrance, CA GROUP C
TRAINING: YMCA Day Camp Association-Wide Programming Training (all
summer staff must attend this one option):
- Saturday, June 1, 8:30am-3:30pm, Montebello, CA
Additional training and on-site program prep will also be required.
All training hours are paid.
Upon hire, the YMCA provides all youth development staff with paid
trainings throughout the season in the following areas: child abuse
prevention, mandated reporting, positive discipline and child
guidance, supervision and safety, risk management, programming,
active shooter, diversity & inclusion, anti-bullying, communication
and child development. Join the Y and grow your career with us or,
take these valuable skills to your next job.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our staff, the YMCA
of Metropolitan Los Angeles is committed to Equal Employment
Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin,
ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or religion. People of color, people
with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance
Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records. Hired candidates are screened
through the YMCA by the FBI and California Department of Justice;
these government agencies make the final determination as to
whether or not a candidate is eligible to work with minor children
in this role.
Apply now and become a part of a team where your dedication and
passion help shape bright futures!
Keywords: YMCA of Metropolitan L.A., South Gate , Summer Day Camp Counselor, Seasonal (Sierra Madre), Other , Sierra Madre, California
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