Summer Day Camp Counselor for Sports & Specialty Camp, Seasonal (Torrance) - YMCA of Metropolitan L.A.

There is no greater time to impact the life of a child than during the summer break. If being a professional adult role model to a child is on your BINGO card for 2024, then it is time to answer the call because...Summer Is Calling! Make some extra cash this summer while being the day camp counselor that a child will never forget. Engage in meaningful activities, help children bridge the gap from one school year to the other, lead day campers through some really cool enrichment experiences. Find your local Y and join us as a YMCA Seasonal Summer Day Camp Counselor! This program is a sports & specialty day camp program. Each week focuses on a differet sport, science or art. Ideal candidates will have some experience or passion in the areas of sports (basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, ball hockey, tennis, golf, lacrosse, track & field, flag football, volleyball, pickleball, archery, racquetball, etc.), the arts (painting, sculpting, clay, jewelry making, fashion, storytelling, crafting, DIY, theater, writing, filmography, ceramics, music, home economics, etc.) and/or science (engineering, cooking, wood working, robotics, special effects, Minecraft, sci-fi/fantasy, magic/illusion, astrology, architecture, nature, zoology, etc.)

Benefits

Learn about our incredible part-time benefits! Get ready to be a valued part of our YMCA family! Here's a glimpse of the fantastic benefits awaiting you in this role:

• Flexible schedules with up to 40 hours per week, based on need.
• Free facility access to our 26 greater Los angeles branches, including access to our fitness centers, gyms, weight rooms, indoor/outdoor pools, group exercise classes, on-site child care, and so much more.
• 25% employee discount on all YMCA day camp programs and 20% employee discount on all other Y programs.
• Upon hire, access to paid professional development and staff training throughout the season.
• Sick time accrual and, so much more!

What We Are Looking For:

• Must be 18 years-old or older and possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Passion for working with elementary-aged children in an educational setting
• Passion for and experience in sports or arts or sciences.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for all
• Eagerness to contribute to a diverse and inclusive community
• Ability to attend all pre-camp trainings and development session (see below)
• This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check. For more information about E-Verify, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview

Required Trainings: In order to work for the YMCA this summer, all day camp hires are required to attend the following trainings, listed below. If you cannot attend the trainings listed below, we will unfortunately not be able to employ you at the YMCA this summer. At the Y, we believe that training is an essential component of running a safe and engaging youth development program. Please review the training dates and self-reflect to determine if you are available to attend all trainings. Once you have confirmed that you can attend all trainings, please continue and apply. All trainings are paid trainings. In addition, the YMCA offers free CPR/First Aid classes for all summer employees, which are also paid trainings:

You must attend a total of three (3) trainings. In addition to the three (3) trainings listed below, if you are not currently certified in CPR/First Aid, you may attend an additional CPR/First Aid certification training offered by the YMCA. You must attend one (1) training from GROUP A, one (1) training from Group B and the training offered in Group C

GROUP A TRAINING: YMCA Day Camp Health & Safety (you will need to attend just ONE of the training dates on this list):

• Option 1: Wednesday & Thursday, May 22 & 23, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Torrance, CA
• Option 2: Wednesday & Thursday, May 22 & 23, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Northridge, CA
• Option 3: Friday, May 24. 9:00am-3:45pm, Westchester, CA (near LAX)
• Option 4: Friday, May 24, 9:00am-3:45pm, Reseda, CA
• Option 5: Wednesday & Thursday, May 29 & 30, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Downey, CA
• Option 6: Wednesday & Thursday, May 29 & 30, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Santa Clarita, CA
• Option 7: Friday, May 31, 9:00am-3:45pm, Northridge, CA
• Option 8: Friday, May 31, 9:00am-3:45pm, Monrovia, CA
• Option 9: Wednesday & Thursday, June 5 & 6, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown)
• Option 10: Friday, June 7, 6:30pm-9:30pm, East Los Angeles (Boyle Heights area)
• Option 11: Friday, June 7, 9:00am-3:45pm, Reseda, CA
• Option 12: Friday, June 7, 9:00am-3:45pm, South Central Los Angeles (near Baldwin Hills)
• Option 13: Saturday, June 8, 9:00am-3:45pm, Torrance, CA
• Option 14: Saturday, June 8, 9:00am-3:45pm, Gardena, CA

GROUP B TRAINING: YMCA Day Camp Basic Water Rescue Training (you will need to attend just ONE of the training dates on this list):

• Option 1: Friday, May 24, 8:30am-12:30pm, Van Nuys, CA
• Option 2: Friday, May 24, 1:30pm-4:30pm, Van Nuys, CA
• Option 3: Saturday, May 25, 2:00pm-6:00pm, Torrance, CA
• Option 4: Friday, May 31, 8:30am-12:30pm, West Los Angeles, CA (near Venice Beach)
• Option 5: Friday, May 31, 1:30pm-4:30pm, West Los Angeles, CA (near Venice Beach)
• Option 6: Sunday, June 2, 8:00am-12:00pm, Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown)
• Option 7: Sunday, June 2, 1:00pm-5:00pm, Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown)
• Option 8: Saturday, June 8, 1:30pm-4:30pm, Van Nuys, CA
• Option 9: Sunday, June 9, 8:00am-12:00pm, Northridge, CA
• Option 10: Sunday, June 9, 1:00pm-5:00pm, Northridge, CA
• Option 11: Saturday, June 15 , 11:00am-3:00pm, West Los Angeles, CA (near Venice Beach)
• Option 12: Sunday, June 16, 8:00am-12:00pm , Torrance, CA
• Option 13, Sunday, June 16, 1:00pm-5:00pm, Torrance, CA

GROUP C TRAINING: YMCA Day Camp Association-Wide Programming Training (all summer staff must attend this one option):

• Saturday, June 1, 8:30am-3:30pm, Montebello, CA

Additional training and on-site program prep will also be required. All training hours are paid.

Upon hire, the YMCA provides all youth development staff with paid trainings throughout the season in the following areas: child abuse prevention, mandated reporting, positive discipline and child guidance, supervision and safety, risk management, programming, active shooter, diversity & inclusion, anti-bullying, communication and child development. Join the Y and grow your career with us or, take these valuable skills to your next job.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our staff, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. People of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Hired candidates are screened through the YMCA by the FBI and California Department of Justice; these government agencies make the final determination as to whether or not a candidate is eligible to work with minor children in this role.

Apply now and become a part of a team where your dedication and passion help shape bright futures!