Summer Camp Counselor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for a Summer Camp Counselor to join our team at the Y We spend our days positively impacting the summer camp community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. This role serves the Pre-K population, ages 4-5.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome

What is needed for this job:

• At least 18 years old
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Or enrolled in a minimum of 2 years of child development coursework approved by state licensing requirements.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and experience working with children.

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Supervise campers and activity implementation.
• Ensure all campers can participate in all activities, no matter varied abilities whether physical, or intellectual. Actively participate in activities to encourage participation.
• Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to avoid the risk of accidents.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication with parents/guardians regarding camper and camp activities.
• Embody the GPY commitment to diversity and inclusion, no matter race, color, creed, or gender identification.

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day

After reading this, if you're thinking this is me- we want to meet you

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.