Art & Science Summer Day Camp Counselor

Are you looking for a FUN Summer Job? Or an opportunity where you can make a difference? The YMCA is hiring Art & Science Summer Day Camp Counselors for 2024 for multiple locations! Join us for the experience of a lifetime!

The Art & Science Summer Day Camp Counselor provides leadership and planning of specialty STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) programs for different youth between the ages of 6-13 with hands-on active learning to promote critical thinking, curiosity, creativity, and communication.

Salary range starts at $17.40 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule

This is a mobile position, with multiple opening for instructors to run camps at YMCA centers and camp sites in and around Chicago, including:

• Buehler YMCA in Palatine, IL
• Elmhurst YMCA in Elmhurst, IL
• Foglia YMCA in Lake Zurich, IL
• Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove, IL
• Hastings Lake YMCA in Lindenhurst, IL
• Lake View YMCA in the Lake View neighborhood of Chicago
• McCormick YMCA in the Logan's Square neighborhood of Chicago
• Rauner YMCA in the Pilsen/Little Village neighborhood of Chicago
• Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake, IL

Reasons to work at the Y:

• Make a difference. Contribute to building a better, stronger community for all
• Complimentary Family YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
• Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!
• The job was designed with your schedule in mind. Part-time and full-time positions are available, making jobs at the Y ideal for students and non-students alike!

Minimum and Required Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency; completion of higher education coursework or degrees strongly preferred, especially within the science, technology, engineering, art, or math fields
• Must have prior experience working with youth; previous experience in a camp setting strongly preferred
• Able to carry 50+ lbs
• Previous experience facilitating art or science youth programs
• Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide a high-quality of instruction using age-appropriate practices.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization