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Jackie & Steve Kane Program Center
3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek, WI 54212
920-868-3660
DOOR COUNTY YMCA | www.doorcountyymca.org
Sturgeon Bay Program Center
1900 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-743-4949
SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
NORTHERN DOOR AND STURGEON BAY
GREAT SUMMERS START AT THE Y!
Starting Wage:
Commensurate with number of hours, position,
and experience.
The Door County YMCA has various
opportunities to be a part of our summer
camping program for the summer. Camp
Counselors are responsible for planning and
leading the summer camp experience, focusing
on the YMCA core values of caring, honesty,
respect, and responsibility. Counselors
are responsible for the general safety and
development, growth, and skill achievement
of the campers, while providing high quality
outdoor education, prevention of summer
learning loss, and a variety of recreational
experiences. Must be 18 years old.
Please visit doorcountyymca.org for a full job description, and a list of other opportunities or to download an application.
Hours:
Seasonal Full-time & Part-time; Flexible
hours, M-F 6:30am - 5:30pm
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Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job —you’ll enjoy the
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you. If you are a person who wants more than just a job, who wants
your efforts to have an impact on your community and who wants to
work in a welcoming and positive environment, then you are someone
we’d like to work with us.
BUILD YOUR RESUME THIS SUMMER WHILE HAVING FUN!
DOOR COUNTY YMCA www.doorcountyymca.org
STURGEON BAY PROGRAM CENTER1900 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 P (920) 743-4949 F (920) 743-8812
JACKIE AND STEVE KANE CENTER 3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek, WI 54212 P (920) 868-3660 F (920) 868-9970*
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DOOR COUNTY YMCA
Job Title: Day Camp Counselor Job Code: SBCAM, NDCAM, LCCAM
FLSA Status: Seasonal/Hourly Job Grade: Grade 4
Reports to: School Age Director Revision Date: 2/12/2024
Leadership Level: Leader Department: Child Care
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth
development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal
day camp. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with
parents/caregivers. Promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer
connections as part of the overall camp experience.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening
communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place
where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful:
we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.* We are nurturing: *we support you in your
journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our
community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Supervise a diverse group of children aged 4-12.
2. Plan and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent
with YMCA core values. Work to include all campers into all group activities. Provide alternate activities if full
inclusion is not possible.
3. Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
4. Attend staff meetings and trainings prior to camp and for the duration of the summer. Assist with camp room
set-up and clean-up.
5. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse
prevention, and emergencies.
6. Cultivate positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents, children, and other staff.
Model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
7. Know and administer all emergency procedure in accordance with the Risk Management Manual. Complete and
submit incident reports on a timely basis. Assist with, and participate in all-camp program activities. Obtain
materials, supplies, or equipment needed for programming before the beginning of the activity.
8. Perform other duties assigned.
9. Adhere to, and be ready to implement applicable Risk Management and Personnel Procedures as
identified in related handbooks. (Handbooks can be found on the Staff Resource Portal)
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
1. Program Management
2. Emotional Maturity
3. Developing Self & Others
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. At least 18 years of age with a high school degree or equivalent; one year or more of college preferred for our
Licensed Camps.
2. At least 16 years of age for our Non-Licensed Camps.
3. Previous experience working with children, preferably in a day camp setting.
4. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping,
songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games, etc.
5. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
6. Obtain First Aid, CPR/AED (CPR-Basic) Certificate within 90 days of hire; keep current.
7. Complete Child Abuse Prevention Training through the onboarding process/annually thereafter.
8. Complete New Employee Orientation within 30 days of your hire date.
9. Adhere to the Best Practices designated per position which can be found on the Staff Resource Portal.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. Ability to lead, and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
3. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including leading class, walking, standing, bending,
reaching, and lifting.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person