Senior Summer Camp Counselor - Northeast Family YMCA

Philaymca; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Northeast Family YMCA as a Senior Summer Camp Counselor and make a positive impact on children's lives by supervising and planning engaging camp activities. You will be part of a team that values diversity, inclusiveness and growth opportunities, while working in a supportive environment aimed at fostering community strength.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Experience working with children and at least two seasons as a camp counselor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campers and plan camp activities.
• Ensure all campers can participate regardless of varied abilities.
• Maintain effective communication with parents/guardians.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Sense of humor

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Minimum of 2 years of child development coursework

Job description

Senior Summer Camp Counselor - Northeast Family YMCA

Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #15985

Friday, April 4, 2025

Senior Summer Camp Counselor

Northeast Family YMCA | Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly | $13.75-$14.50

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

We are looking for a Senior 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.
• E xperience working with children and at least two seasons working as a Y Camp Counselor or as a counselor in a comparable program.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, and patience.

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Supervise 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!

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll 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.

• Northeast Family YMCA, 11088 Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America