Summer Camp Counselor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Summer Camp Counselor to positively impact the lives of children in the community. This role offers the chance to supervise campers, engage in activities, and foster an inclusive environment for all abilities. With a flexible schedule and the opportunity to grow within a non-profit organization, this position is perfect for those who love working with children and want to make a difference. Enjoy perks like a free YMCA membership and discounts on child care programs while being part of a supportive team dedicated to community strength.

Benefits

Free YMCA membership

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience and enthusiasm for working with children are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise campers and ensure participation for all abilities.
• Maintain effective communication with parents about camp activities.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Patience

Experience working with children

Sense of humor

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

2 years of child development coursework

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Greater Philadelphia YMCA provided pay range

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Base pay range

$13.25/hr - $14.00/hr

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

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:

• 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.
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and experience working with children.
  
  
  

The responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Supervise campers and activity implementation .
• Ensure all campers can participate in all activities, no matter varied abilities whether physical, or intellectual. Actively participate in activities to encourage participation.
• 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!
  
  
  

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.

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