Camp Counselor

YMCA of Greater Erie; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Seasonal Camp Counselor to create a fun and enriching environment for children. This role involves supervising activities, implementing lesson plans, and ensuring safety and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a love for children, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in child development while enjoying a flexible schedule and the great outdoors. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community!

Benefits

Health & Dental Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free YMCA Membership

Discounted Program Fees

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma.
• Must have experience with children or babysitting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the camp program director to ensure a positive experience for children.
• Communicate daily with parents and maintain a good rapport.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Secondary Education Enrollment

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a Seasonal Camp Counselor for our childcare program. Are you creative, energetic, and fun-loving? How would you like to spend you summer playing games outside with children? Do you want to have your weekends free? If so, please read on!

This position pays $10.98 - $13.73/hour. Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to use and expand your child development knowledge, apply today!

LOCATIONS CURRENTLY HIRING

Downtown YMCA 31 W 10th St., Erie, PA

Glenwood Childcare 3727 Cherry St., Erie, PA

Eastside Childcare 2101 Nagle Rd., Harborcreek, PA

Waterford YMCA 112 West Third St., Waterford, PA

County YMCA 12285 YMCA Dr., Edinboro, PA

Camp Sherwin 8600 West Lake Rd., Lake City, PA

ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIE

We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.

We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for our employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CAMP COUNSELOR

As a Seasonal Camp Counselor at one of our locations, you assist the camp program director in ensuring a positive and enriching experience for all children involved. Always alert, you provide proper supervision and discipline for the children as you "see, hear, direct, and assess." You are careful to act as a role model for the children at all times!

You are friendly and patient as you assist with the enrollment of new children and facilitate the onboarding of each child and his/her parents into the Y Program. As a key liaison between children, their parents, and the Camp Program Director, you keep this good rapport going as you communicate with parents on a daily basis. Parents feel good about leaving their children in your loving and capable hands.

With enthusiasm, you help implement lesson plans based on child development principles and keep the classroom clean and in order. You are also conscientious about keeping classroom records up to date and accurate and ensuring compliance with YMCA standards and government regulations. As someone who loves your job, you happily participate in program activities with the children.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CAMP COUNSELOR

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in Secondary Education or 2500 hours of documented experience (i.e. Babysitting, Etc)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass a physical
• Negative TB test
• Love for children

Are you a people person who especially enjoys interacting with children? Are you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? Do you enjoy being outside? If so, you might just be perfect for this Camp Counselor position!

SEASONAL WORK SCHEDULE

This typical schedule for this camp counselor position is 20+ hours per week, Monday - Friday.

READY TO JOIN OUR CHILDCARE TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this seasonal position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 16501