☀️ Make summer unforgettable - for you & a child! 🌴

There's no better time to make a lasting impact on a child's life than during summer break. If being a mentor, leader, and role model is on your 2025 BINGO card, then get ready because it FEELS LIKE SUMMER! ☀️

Earn extra cash while creating unforgettable memories as a YMCA Seasonal Summer Day Camp Counselor. Spend your days leading exciting activities, guiding kids through awesome field trips, helping them stay engaged between school years, and making a splash-literally!-while keeping everyone safe at the pool. Find your local Y and be the counselor a child will never forget. 🏊‍♀️🎨⚽️

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 and middle school age children in a recreational enrichment setting
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 need to 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 21 & 22, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Torrance, CA
Option 2: Wednesday & Thursday, May 21 & 22, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Northridge, CA
Option 3: Friday, May 23, 9:00am-3:45pm, Westchester, CA (near LAX)
Option 4: Friday, May 23, 9:00am-3:45pm, Reseda, CA
Option 5: Wednesday & Thursday, May 28 & 29, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Downey, CA
Option 6: Wednesday & Thursday, May 28 & 29, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Santa Clarita, CA
Option 7: Friday, May 30, 9:00am-3:45pm, Northridge, CA
Option 8: Friday, May 30, 9:00am-3:45pm, Monrovia, CA
Option 9: Saturday, May 31, 9:00am-3:45pm, Torrance, CA
Option 10: Saturday, May 31, 9:00am-3:45pm, Gardena, CA
Option 11: Wednesday & Thursday, June 4 & 5, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown)
Option 12: Wednesday & Thursday, June 4 & 5, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Reseda, CA
Option 13: Friday, June 6, 9:00am-3:45pm, East Los Angeles (Boyle Heights area)
Option 14: Friday, June 6, 9:00am-3:45pm, Reseda, CA
Option 15: Friday, June 6, 9:00am-3:45pm, South Central Los Angeles (near Baldwin Hills)

GROUP B TRAINING: YMCA Day Camp Basic Water Rescue Training (you will need to attend just ONE of the training dates on this list. If you complete Basic Water Rescue in the summer of 2024, you do not need to attend this course, as the certification is good for two (2) years):

Option 1: Saturday, May 31, 2:00pm-6:00pm, Van Nuys, CA
Option 2 or Option 3: Sunday, June 1, 8:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm, Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown)
Option 4 or Option 5: Sunday, June 8, 8:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm, Northridge, CA
Option 6: Saturday, June 14 , 11:00am-3:00pm, West Los Angeles, CA (near Venice Beach)
Option 7 or Option 8: Sunday, June 15, 8:00am-12:00pm or 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 7, 8:30am-3:30pm, Montebello, CA

CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING: YMCA Day Camp employees needing to complete First Aid & CPR certification courses should attend one (1) of the following options:

Option 1: Sunday, May 4, 9:00am-12:00pm, Northridge, CA
Option 2 or Option 3: Sunday, June 1, 9:00am to 12:00pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm, North Hollywood, CA.
Option 4 or Option 5: Sunday, June 8, 9:00am to 12:00pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm, Gardena, CA
Option 6: Thursday, June 12, 630pm-9:30pm, Los Angeles, CA (near LAX)
Option 7: Friday, June 13, 9:00am-12:00pm, Torrance, CA
Option 8 or Option 9: Sunday, June 15, 9:00am to 12:00pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm, Monrovia, CA
Option 10: Tuesday, June 17, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Northridge, CA
Option 11: Tuesday, June 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Culver City, CA
Option 12 and Option 13: Sunday, June 29, 9:00am to 12:00pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm, Torrance, CA
Option 14, Tuesday, July 1, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Los Angeles, CA (Koreatown)

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.

What's in it for you?:

Learn about our incredible seasonal 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: Up to 40 hours per week, based on need.

🏊🏋️‍♀️Free Access to All 28 Greater LA Branches: Dive into fun and fitness anytime, anywhere across our vibrant community of facilities.

👧🧒 Give Your Kids the Best! Enjoy free before and after school childcare at select locations for your little ones, along with complimentary sports and youth classes - it's a win-win for everyone! (some limitations apply)

🌟 Celebrate Your Health & Well-being: We believe in self-care, so enjoy a paid day off annually dedicated entirely to your wellness and rejuvenation and we offer paid sick leave.

🤸‍🎨 Get Active & Creative with the Whole Family: Grab a 20% discount on our exciting LA Y programs and treat yourself to a myriad of activities designed to keep you energized and inspired!

🏕️ Adventure Awaits: Enjoy a whopping 25% discount on day camps for your kids, creating memorable experiences for them while you save big.

🌴 Plan for the Future: We'll help you start preparing for tomorrow with a 10% Y Retirement Fund contribution (upon eligibility) and access to the Y Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan (tax-deferred and Roth options).

📚🎓 Lifelong Learning: Embrace growth with paid training, leadership development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your professional goals.

💳💵 Financial Wellness Matters: Staff are able to enjoy access to Rize Credit Union and can save big on everyday purchases with several discount programs, including access to PerkSpot!

💎That's Not All: There is a treasure trove of additional perks waiting for you! Imagine combining your passion for education with these amazing benefits - that's the kind of impact we're talking about!

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!