YMCA Middleburg - Junior Camp Counselor

YMCA; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

Bi-weekly paychecks

Build leadership & resume-ready skills

Be part of a mission that matters

Make real connections & memories that

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking a Junior Camp Counselor to support our summer program. You’ll help lead activities, keep campers safe, and model YMCA values in a lively, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include assisting lead counselors, supervising campers, resolving minor conflicts, and encouraging participation. Must be 16+ and CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain). Training starts before camp begins.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of age.
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to get certified).
• Able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Support lead counselors in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for campers by assisting with daily activities, games, and transitions throughout the day.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while building meaningful relationships with campers, staff, and parents.
• Help ensure camper safety and well-being by following camp policies, supervising participants, and communicating any concerns or incidents promptly to senior staff.
• Encourage camper participation and engagement by providing individualized support, helping resolve minor conflicts, and fostering a fun, welcoming atmosphere aligned with YMCA values.

Skills

Active and energetic

Strong communication

Camp supervision

Job description

Ready for the Best Summer Ever? Be a Junior Camp Counselor at the Y!

Position: Junior Camp Counselor Salary: $12.77

Summer at the YMCA means big energy, real friendships, and unforgettable memories—for you and the kids. We’re looking for passionate, fun-loving leaders (like you!) to help make it all happen.

What You’ll Do:

• Support lead counselors in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for campers by assisting with daily activities, games, and transitions throughout the day.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while building meaningful relationships with campers, staff, and parents.
• Help ensure camper safety and well-being by following camp policies, supervising participants, and communicating any concerns or incidents promptly to senior staff.
• Encourage camper participation and engagement by providing individualized support, helping resolve minor conflicts, and fostering a fun, welcoming atmosphere aligned with YMCA values.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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
• You’re down to be active, loud, creative, and present—all day, every day
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to get certified)
• Able to pass a background check

Perks:

• Free Y membership
• Bi-weekly paychecks
• Build leadership & resume-ready skills
• Be part of a mission that matters
• Make real connections & memories that last a lifetime

This isn’t just a summer job—it’s a summer that could change your life.

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.