YMCA Silver Spring Camp Counselor 26

YMCA; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y membership

403(b) savings plan

Competitive compensation

Collaborative work environment

Diverse team

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is hiring Summer Camp Counselors for a seasonal role from June through August. You will create exciting adventures, lead groups of campers, and help plan activities that foster learning and fun.

Expect to build leadership skills while working in a supportive, inclusive environment at the Y. Minimum requirements include high school graduation, 18 years of age, CPR/First Aid certification (training provided), and successful background checks.

Qualifications

• Training to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification is required.
• Background check and fingerprinting may be required by local jurisdictions.
• Must meet county/state licensing requirements and be 18+.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun, safe environment and lead campers in activities.
• Lead a group of campers in the Y camp program.
• Plan and lead crafts, songs, stories, games and sports.
• Promote positive relationships with campers and parents.
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings as required.
• Support the program goals of the Y and assist with events.
• Interact with campers and support a diverse population.

Skills

Communication with children/parents

Leadership in group activities

Crafts, songs, games, sports

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 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 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 : Camp Counselor Pay Rate : $17.00

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently hiring Summer 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 Camp Counselor:

• Create a place for campers to have fun, learn, explore, and make new friends
• Lead a group of campers in the Y camp program
• Assist team members with planning events
• Promote good personal relationships
• Plan and lead activities
• Support a safe and healthy environment for all campers
• Interact with the campers at all times, participating in activities alongside the campers
• Assist with and participate in all camp-wide activities and special events
• Support the program goals of the Y
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings as required

What you need to be a Camp Counselor:

• Be able to work from the week before camp begins for training to the end of the final week of the season
• High school graduate
• 18 years of age
• Willing to participate in training to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
• Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
• Meet the county/state licensing requirements
• Prior experience in supervision of children or one season’s experience as a junior counselor or have completed the CIT program
• 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.