Gymnastics Summer Camp Counselor

Philaymca; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Summer Camp Counselor, where you will make a positive impact on children's lives. This role offers an opportunity to engage with campers, ensuring everyone can participate and thrive, regardless of their abilities. You will be part of a supportive team dedicated to fostering growth and community strength. Enjoy perks like free YMCA membership and discounts on childcare programs, while contributing to a mission-driven non-profit. If you have a passion for working with children and want to make a difference, we want to meet you!

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care

Discounts on summer camp programs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campers and implement activities.
• Ensure all campers can participate in activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Experience working with children

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Child development coursework

Job description

Phoenixville YMCA, 400 E Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #16146

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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.

Some rewards for joining our team:

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

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!

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

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.

• Phoenixville YMCA, 400 E Pothouse Road, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States of America