Location and Job Title:

Seasonal Camp Inclusion Support Counselor
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood
54 Nagle Ave
New York, NY 10040

Principal Responsibilities:

DUTIES PRE CAMP

• Participate in pre-camp training.

DUTIES DURING CAMP

• Assist in facilitating educational and recreational activities
• Assist in dressing and managing camper belongings
• Implement strategies laid out in camper plans that promote inclusivity
• Actively develop relationships with youth
• Facilitate relationships and play between campers and their peers
• Enforce rules and expectations of the program to maintain safety at all times, including busing and transitions
• Model appropriate behavior to campers, and use positive behavior-management techniques with participants
• Participate alongside camper in all camp activities, including swim and sports
• Provide support for all campers in the group at any given time with a primary focus on the campers with needs.
• Provide reports to your supervisor in order that they can effectively communicate with parents about their child's behavior and progress in camp.
• Attend and participate in all pre-camp trainings, camp meetings, activities and special programs.\

PERKS

• Staff lunch is provided by camp each day.
• Free summer fitness membership at our 3 JCC's

Status:

• Seasonal
• Mondays through Fridays, June 29 - August 14, 2026 including 40-45 hours of staff training in May and June

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm during the summer

Salary Range: $2600 - $3300 (Salary will be commensurate with education level, and up to a $750 bonus is available based on experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be entering senior year of High School or equivalent
• Previous experience working with children
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain perspective under pressure.
• Commitment to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs.
• Must be enthusiastic and demonstrate and desire to go the extra mile;

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Salary:

Under $25,000

Agency Information:

Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.