Summer Camp Counselor

rcymcaexternal; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cap

Plan for your future at the Y

Job summary

The YMCA Bethlehem is seeking a Summer Camp Counselor to supervise daily activities, reinforce positive behaviors, and bring enthusiasm to every camp day.

You will support lesson plans, build strong relationships with members and parents, and help create a safe, engaging learning environment during the summer season.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• 1+ years working with children and teens.
• Enjoyment from working with children in high-energy environments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to camper safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Safely supervise children through daily summer camp activities.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and teach sportsmanship.
• Support lesson plans and camp objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with members and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Camper engagement

Parent relationship management

Job description

Summer Camp Counselor

Bethlehem, PA | Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly; Variety of shifts available between 7:30am and 5:30pm | $11.00-$15.00 per hour

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!
• 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 as a Summer Camp Counselor:

• 18+ years of age
• 1+ years working with children and teens
• Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents in high energy athletic environments
• Excellent communication skills
• Ensure that programs are executed to meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels as well as maintaining safety and well-being of campers

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

• Safely supervise children through daily summer camp activities
• Reinforce positive behaviors, teach proper sportsmanship, and bring enthusiasm to every camp day
• Support the lesson plans and camp objectives
• 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