YMCA of Greater Birmingham
Summer Day Camp Counselors Needed
Primary Summary:
The YMCA focus is to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social
responsibility.
Lead and actively participate in sports/games with children, be able to effectively monitor behavior
while using appropriate discipline techniques, and develop age appropriate activities. This position is
responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean summer program site; ensuring a high level of
program quality and working to establish a positive relationship with all program participants and their
families. The Day Camp Counselor will provide a positive role model to youth & teens within the
philosophy of YMCA standards and expectations with emphasis on youth development and healthy
living.
Essential Functions:
 Supervise the children, with first priority in their safety, at all times following risk management
policies.
 Participate and encourage positive participation of all students in daily activities and events.
 Responsible for care of all facilities, equipment and supplies.
 Prepare and maintain necessary supplies.
 Communicate with parents, co-workers, and supervisor about incidents involving children’s
behaviors, learning issues, or other problems.
 Follow YMCA policies and procedures including discipline procedure.
 Provide opportunities for youth development as defined by the YMCA of Greater Birmingham
and in areas of leadership and core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
 Attend staff meetings, mandatory training (one overnight training of Saturday & Sunday
required), and other YMCA events such as in-service, parent nights, and special events as
required by program.
 Other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:
 Minimum age of 19 years old
 Previous experience working with children preferred.
 Successful completion of background and Child Abuse & Neglect screening
 Acquire and maintain the following certifications:
o First Aid /CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)
 Requisite Redwoods Online Training Modules (completed prior to start date and repeated
annually)
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 Desire and ability to work with children of all ages.
 Demonstrated responsibility and dependability.
 Follow through actions regarding communication with all parents.
 Must exhibit patience and understanding.
 Receives and follows detailed instructions.
 Must be capable of working under pressure in a somewhat disruptive environment.
 Ability to work up to 40 hours weekly.
Physical Demands:
 Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and
children’s well-being.
 May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. in various forms.
 May be required to sit, stand, or maintain physical activity for extended periods of time.
 Physically, actively engage in play and sports.
 Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind.
Resumes accepted via email or apply in person at the following branches:
Northeast
mhudson@ymcabham.org
Micah Hudson
628 Red Lane Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
Shades Valley
acarroll@ymcabham.org
Alisha Carroll
3551 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35209
Trussville
fhatcher@ymcabham.org
Fred Hatcher
5920 Valley Road
Trussville, AL 35173
Western Area
tstoves@ymcabham.org
Travis Stoves
1195 Bessemer Road
Birmingham, AL 35228
Pelham
ahoffman@ymcabham.org
Amanda Hoffman
2610 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
Hargis Retreat
ksharp@ymcabham.org
Kim Sharp
928 Hargis Drive
Chelsea, AL 35043
Alabaster
bwilliams@ymcabham.org
Brianna Williams
117 Plaza Circle
Alabaster, AL 35007
Greystone
gtyson@ymcabham.org
Gabrielle Tyson
5414 Highway 280
Birmingham, AL 35242
Vestavia
phoneycutt@ymcabham.org
Peter Honeycutt
2086 Columbiana Road
Vestavia, AL 35216
Camp Cosby
kkasprzak@ymcabham.org
Karen Kasprzak
2290 Paul Bear Bryant Rd
Alpine, AL 35014
Hoover
phoneycutt@ymcabham.org
Peter Honeycutt
2250 John Hawkins Parkway
Hoover, AL 35244
Youth Center
asparks@ymcabham.org
Anthony Sparks
2400 7th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
No phone calls please…EOE