YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Junior Camp Counselor

YMCA; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

403(b) savings plan

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is hiring Junior Camp Counselors for the summer season. This role offers an exciting opportunity to create impactful experiences for campers while developing your leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

As a Junior Camp Counselor, you'll assist in leading activities and support campers in their growth and relationships. Enjoy competitive compensation, a free Y membership, and the chance to work with a diverse group of talented individuals.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Willing to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Clear local jurisdiction background checks.
• Skilled in various camp activities like crafts and games.
• Strong communication skills with children and parents.
• Understanding of diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Help campers have fun and learn.
• Assist counselors in leading activities.
• Implement daily camp program activities.
• Guide campers in building relationships.
• Lead small group activities.
• Support a safe environment.
• Participate in camp-wide events.
• Attend staff trainings and meetings.

Skills

Youth engagement

CPR Certification

Communication

Relationship building

Teaching skills

Physical activity

Job description

YMCA Arlington Day Camp - Junior Camp Counselor

3422 13th St N, Arlington, VA 22201, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

FIND YOUR PLACE AT THE Y… BE A JUNIOR CAMP COUNSELOR THIS SUMMER.

Summer camp…adventure, friends, and fun. The Y invites you to join us for an amazing summer that is so much more than a job.

Position: Junior Camp Counselor Salary:$12.77

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer Junior Camp Counselors. Working at the Y, you will create exciting and impactful experiences for campers, build connections with your peers and Y professionals, expand your leadership skills, and have fun! This is a seasonal position for the months of June through August.

Some of the exciting things you will do as a Junior Camp Counselor:

• Help campers have fun, learn, explore, and make new friends
• Assist Counselors in leading a group of campers in the Y camp program
• Assist in implementing the daily camp program activities
• Assist in guiding campers and helping them adjust and grow in relationships with one another
• Lead a small group of children in activities that include music, games, art or story telling
• Support a safe and healthy environment for all campers
• Interact with the campers at all times, participating in activities alongside the campers
• Participate in all camp-wide activities and special events
• Participate in staff trainings, meetings, and conferences as required

What you need to be a Junior Camp Counselor:

• Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
• 16 years of age
• Willing to participate in and obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
• Meet the county/state licensing requirements
• Skilled in teaching a variety of crafts, songs, stories, games, sports, aquatics and related camp activities
• Able to effectively communicate with children and parents
• Understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to Y character development

Physical requirements:

• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
• Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
• Must have visual acuity to observe all children
• Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test

We offer the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Free Y membership
• 403(b) savings plan
• Exciting and collaborative work environment
• Ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a workplace culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

3422 13th St N, Arlington, VA 22201, USA