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Updated on 8/17/2026
Greater Somerset County YMCA
YMCA fitness, youth and community programs
Compensation Overview
$19/hr
Plainfield, NJ, USA
In Person
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a New Jersey nonprofit serving communities through seven local branches. Its programs include fitness and wellness, aquatics, swim lessons, sports, childcare, early education, camps, teen activities, family programs and community support. Membership and financial assistance help people of different ages and income levels access facilities and services. The organization is more than a gym network: it combines youth development, healthy living and social responsibility through staff-led programs, volunteers and partnerships across Somerset and neighboring communities.
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