Lead Summer Camp Counselor

River Crossing YMCA; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership - access to all

Discounts on child care and summercam

Planning for your future? Ask us how -

Job summary

River Crossing YMCA in Allentown, PA is seeking a Head Summer Camp Counselor to lead our summer program, supervise activities, and ensure a safe, engaging camp experience.

You will supervise campers daily, reinforce positive behaviors, support lesson plans, and build strong relationships with families while helping campers reach their potential this season.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• 2500 hours+ documentable experience working with children and teens, in a camp setting is a plus
• Degree (completed or in progress) in education or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely supervise campers through daily activities including swimming
• Reinforce positive behaviors, teach proper sportsmanship, and bring enthusiasm to every camp day
• Support the lesson plans and camp objectives and ensure a safe environment for all campers
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with members and parents

Skills

Child care experience

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Allentown, PA | Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly; Hours May Vary; Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm | $16.00-$18.00 per hour

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

We are looking for a Head 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 as a Head Summer Camp Counselor:

• 18+ years of age
• 2500 hours+ documentable experience working with children and teens, in a camp setting is a plus!
• Degree (completed or in progress) in education or a related field preferred

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Head Summer Camp Counselor:

• Safely supervise campers through daily activities including swimming
• Reinforce positive behaviors, teach proper sportsmanship, and bring enthusiasm to every camp day
• Support the lesson plans and camp objectives and ensure a safe environment for all campers
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with members and parents

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!

Location(s)

425 S 15th St, Allentown , Pennsylvania 18102 , United States