Program Counselor - Camp Sky Y

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PROGRAM COUNSELOR: Create positive lasting memories for each child, each day.Assist in creating entertaining activities for all ages at assigned program area.Spend your days with camp participants during meals, cabin time and activities.Lead and supervise children through fun interactive activities indoors and outdoors. *This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO BE A PROGRAM COUNSELOR: 16 years of age or older.Current CPR certification.Minimum 6 months qualifying experience.Current state approved first-aid certification.Possess knowledge and desire to work with childrenPossess mature judgement and sound decision-making.Ability to effectively communicate information on outdoor programs.Ability to communicate effectively with members, peers and supervisor.Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.Must live on-site for the ten-week summer program. *Availability from approximately May thru August SEASONAL BENEFITS: Ten-weeks of room and boardFree YMCA Staff Membership OUR YMCA CULTURE: The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona. Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, andall qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors. Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.