Are you passionate about creating an inclusive environment that supports the growth and development of children? Do you have experience working with youth with diverse abilities? If you are interested in spending your summer outside and are seeking a seasonal position that makes a difference, apply now!

Camp STAR is a fully integrated day camp setting for children with cognitive, emotional, sensory, and/or behavioral disabilities. Children get the chance to participate in activities every day with their friends and learn from hands on peer modeling. As a member of the Y camp staff, you will assist in the supervision and direction of campers, lead fun and engaging activities as well as participate in the development and implementation of camp programs. It will be your responsibility to carry out and ensure safety guidelines, following all rules and procedures. Camp STAR Staff participate in all program areas as needed, they must remain alert and attentive to the personal and/or health needs of the campers, reporting, and responding as appropriate.

Camp STAR counselors lead with compassion, have experience or interest in working as a behavior technician, inclusion specialist, occupational therapist, or in special education, with an understanding of social/emotional learning and a variety of teaching styles. To thrive in this position Counselors are able to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques, responding both verbally and non-verbally to behavioral needs as necessary.

In addition to quality work environment our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities including;

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.

• Paid training and development.

• Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.

• Retirement fund with company contribution.

This is an amazing opportunity to expand upon your skills especially those interested in Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Social Work, or other related fields. If you are looking to add to your resume and develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, this may be the summer job opportunity for you!

• Camp Counselors must be 18 years of age and have graduated from high school, preferably some relevant college coursework completed
• Preferred work schedule is Monday-Friday (5 days) throughout the camp season 8:00-5:00
• Must have reliable transportation to ensure the ability to commute to and arrive at camp on time daily
• Must be available for training days tentatively scheduled on Saturdays before camp starts

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran's status.