Full-Time
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Updated on 8/17/2026
Greater Somerset County YMCA
Compensation Overview
$19/hr
Plainfield, NJ, USA
In Person
Category
 Education |
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Required Skills
CPR
First Aid
Risk Management
Requirements
- A high school student or equivalent qualification is required.
- At least 18 years of age is required.
- Previous experience working with children is required, with a minimum of two previous camp seasons.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and Child Abuse Prevention training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility are required to supervise program activities in indoor and outdoor locations.
- The ability to work in environments subject to extreme heat and humidity is required.
- The ability to respond to emergencies and administer CPR and First Aid is required.
- The ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities in varied outdoor and indoor settings is required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a group of children in a seasonal day camp and provide a safe, pleasant, and caring atmosphere.
- Establish positive relationships with children and their parents or caregivers and communicate daily happenings and incidents to them.
- Keep campers and counselors focused and engaged in camp activities.
- Assist the Specialist during activity periods and assist camp staff with themes, special events, trips, and camp activities.
- Respond to campers’ needs and encourage their youth development progress.
- Help maintain camp cleanliness and group control, including facilitating lunchtime activities.
- Use redirection and positive reinforcement to guide camper behavior.
- Teach and instill the YMCA’s Four Core Values of Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility.
- Maintain the group backpack, including the group binder, camper information sheets, necessary medications for off-site activities, and first aid kit.
- Handle behavior, medical, and other incidents within the group and request assistance from camp leadership when necessary.
- Attend staff meetings and complete all required training.
- Uphold camp safety standards, maintain constant face counts, and practice risk-management and disaster policies and procedures.
- Follow YMCA aquatics policy guidelines and complete designated aquatic-activity assignments.
- Help expedite pool arrival and departure procedures.
- Follow YMCA, American Camp Association, and New Jersey licensing standards and procedures.
- Secure and submit accident reports and report immediate concerns to the Camp Director or nearest supervisor.
- Supervise bus counselors and help ensure safe, efficient, and engaging bus procedures, including leading songs, stories, and games.
- Maintain a professional demeanor, wear the camp T-shirt daily, and remain punctual and reliable.
- Create a positive and nurturing learning environment that supports youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
- Uphold Greater Somerset County YMCA’s More Quality At The Y principles.
Desired Qualifications
- Interest in one or more of outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs or music, skits, sports, aquatics, and recreational games is preferred.
- Previous experience with diverse populations is preferred.