Summer Day Camp Counselor

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Summer Day Camp Counselor to join our 2026 Summer team!


The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.


As a Summer Day Camp Counselor, you will get to know a small group of campers and supervise them through a range of fun activities such as swimming, playing games, participating in sports, and learning arts and crafts all while keeping them engaged and safe.


Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, lead, and assist group activities, transitions, time fillers, and songs.
• Complete group head counts.
• Provide parent communication through parent communication cards.
• Complete accident and incident reports when necessary.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.

Qualifications:

• Six months or more of related experience (preferred).
• Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in day camp program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age-appropriate techniques.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on the first day, and other online and in-person training as required

Wage: $17.13 to $17.16 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Hours: Full-Time, Seasonal Camp


Location: Pearl Street Family YMCA, Tacoma, WA

Benefits:

• 40 hours/week with Saturdays and Sundays off
• Ability to apply as an internal candidate to a year-round, Full or Part-Time position
• Build lasting connections and employment experience
• Accrue Paid Sick Leave at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Day Camp Counselor Job Description

Position Summary

The Day Camp Counselor will directly supervise campers and assist with planning and implementing daily camp activities for a group of 7-10 campers, including small and large group activities designed to engage campers and create a fun and memorable experience. Provide a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities
• Plan, lead and assist group activities, transitions, time fillers and songs.
• Assist Unit Leader and Activity Leaders in specialty camps.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Complete group head counts
• Provide parent communication through parent communication cards
• Complete accident and incident reports
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Six months or more of related experience preferred
• Positive attitude and previous experience with children and diverse populations
• Knowledge and skills in day camp program activities and related equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.

• Complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online training as required


Working Conditions/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and seldom lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.


Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.


This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.