Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA of Greensburg; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 15,343 - 21,852; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free individual & family membership to the YMCA

Free parking

Service to your community

Job summary

The YMCA of Greensburg is seeking fun and energetic Summer Camp Counselors for their summer program. Ideal candidates will effectively communicate with parents, campers, and peers while showing patience and creativity.

Responsibilities include planning activities, being a role model for youth, and ensuring safety during events. Qualifications include relevant degrees or experience with children, and clearances for safety measures.

This position offers a $13.50 hourly pay and benefits like free YMCA membership and parking.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must provide or acquire state criminal, child abuse, and FBI clearances.
• Must have recent physical exam and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with planning and activities for campers.
• Acting as a role model for children and counselors.
• Ensuring children's safety and implementing emergency procedures.
• Supervising during summer field trips.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Patience

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's with 30 credit hours in relevant fields

Associate's degree with 2 years of experience

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: YMCA of Greensburg - Greensburg, PA 15601
• Position Type: Seasonal
• Education Level: 2‑Year or 4‑Year Degree
• Salary Range: $13.50 hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day/Evening
• Job Category: Childcare

Benefits

• Free individual & family membership to the YMCA (up to $850 value)
• Free parking
• Service to your community

The YMCA of Greensburg is looking for fun, energetic, enthusiastic Summer Camp Counselors to serve their community this summer. Ideal candidates are team players, communicate effectively with parents, campers, and peers, and have patience and creativity.

Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of activities for campers.
• Acting as a role model for the children and other counselors at all times.
• Being responsible for the safety of the children at all times, including implementing emergency procedures as necessary.
• Maintaining supervision during summer field trips.

Summer Camp is held at the Greensburg‑Salem Middle School.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must have one of the following:
  1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or the human services field;
  2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education;
  3. Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.
• Must be able to provide or acquire state criminal (Act 33), child abuse (Act 34), FBI, and sex offender registry clearances.
• Must provide a physical exam and TB test completed within the last 12 months of hire.
• Must provide two letters of recommendation.

The YMCA of Greensburg is an equal opportunity employer.