Art & Science Summer Day Camp Counselor - Crystal Lake Illinois

Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
Location: Crystal Lake, Illinois
Posted On: 04/15/2024

DescriptionAre 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
        
        Qualifications
        BehaviorsInnovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingEnthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
        MotivationsSelf-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside helpAbility to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
        
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