Seasonal Junior Counselor - Day Camp at Speers

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Dingmans Ferry (PA); Sur place; USD 15 000 - 17 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summercamp

Résumé du poste

Greater Philadelphia YMCA in Pennsylvania is seeking a Seasonal Junior Camp Counselor to join our summer team. We focus on safely guiding campers, fostering fun, and helping kids reach their potential through age-appropriate activities.

You will assist with supervision, plan activities, and communicate with families, with weekly pay between $330 and $380. This entry-level role offers growth within a non-profit that strengthens the community and welcomes enthusiastic, patient team players.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years old.
• Experience working with children (CIT experience preferred).
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.
• Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior and recognize hazard situations.

Responsabilités

• Assist with supervision of campers and plan camp activities.
• Ensure all campers can participate in all activities, regardless of ability.
• Identify, address, and redirect inappropriate behavior.
• Ensure appropriate behavior of campers and staff to prevent accidents.
• Maintain effective communication with parents/guardians regarding camper activities.
• Promote diversity and inclusion within the camp environment.

Connaissances

Experience with children

Enthusiasm

Patience

Sense of humor

Description du poste

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

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

We are looking for a Seasonal Junior 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!
• 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 16 years old
• Experience working with children. CIT experience preferred
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience
• Ability to deal effectively with inappropriate behavior and recognize hazard situations.

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Assist with supervision f campers and plan camp activities. Actively participate in activities to encourage participation.
• Ensure all campers can participate in all activities, no matter varied abilities whether physical, or intellectual.
• Ability to identify, address, and redirect/correct inappropriate behavior.
• 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!
• Weekly Pay: $330 - $380

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.